Meaning & use
streaming
The continuous transmission of audio or video content over the internet for immediate playback.
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Streaming has largely replaced downloading as the main way people watch movies.
Poor internet speed caused the video streaming to keep buffering constantly.
A note on using this word
As a gerund, 'streaming' can also modify a noun, as in 'streaming service,' describing platforms that deliver such content.
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