streaming media

noun

The continuous delivery and playback of audio and video content over a network without the need to first download the entire file.

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streaming video
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Meanings

nounstreaming media (uncountable)
  1. InternetuncountablecomputingThe continuous delivery and playback of audio and video content over a network without the need to first download the entire file.

    Synonyms: streaming video

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe continuous delivery and playback of audio and video content over a network without the need to first download the entire file.

Similar
streaming video
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streaming video
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APA

streaming media. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/streaming%20media

MLA

“streaming media.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/streaming%20media. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “streaming media,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/streaming%20media.

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