1. The display of a motion picture
   "The first viewing of the film was met with critical acclaim";
   - screening, showing
    
2. A vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
   "there's no weeping at an Irish viewing";
   - wake

1. Perceive or think about in a particular way; deem to be
   "She views this quite differently from me";
   - see, consider, reckon, regard
    
2. Analyse carefully; study to find a solution
   "view a problem";
   - consider, look at
    
3. Look at and follow all (or part of) something being shown or performed
   "view a show on television"; "view an exhibition";
   - watch, see, catch, take in

Derived forms: viewings

Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], believe, canvass, conceive, consider, display, examine, study, think, vigil, watch

Encyclopedia: Viewing