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streaming (Noun / Verb (Gerund))

The process of transmitting or receiving data, especially video and audio material, over the internet as a steady, continuous flow. It allows users to access content immediately without the need to download a complete file to their device first.

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Think of a 'stream' of water. Just as water flows continuously past you without you having to catch it all in a bucket,...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I am downloading a movie on Netflix. → I am streaming a movie on Netflix.

My video is streaming because the internet is slow. → My video is buffering because the internet is slow.

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