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Media and Communication - Streaming Media

Here you will learn some English words related to streaming media such as "podcasting", "buffering", and "watchlist".

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the activity of posting a series of digital media files available for download over the Internet on regular basis

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podcast
[noun]

a digital audio program that is available for download or streaming on the Internet, typically produced in a series format covering a wide range of topics

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subtitle
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transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language

Ex: The streaming platform allows users to subtitle settings for font size and color .
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a broadcast of video or audio content over the Internet in real-time

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a system or service that allows users to access and watch video content at their convenience, enabling them to choose and play videos whenever they want rather than following a fixed broadcasting schedule

Ex: We subscribed to video on demand service to have access to a wider range of films .
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OTT
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the delivery of video, audio, and other media content over the Internet directly to users, bypassing traditional distribution channels such as cable or satellite television providers

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a technique used in multimedia delivery over the Internet that dynamically adjusts the quality and resolution of the streaming content based on the viewer's network conditions and device capabilities

Ex: adaptive streaming, I can watch shows without worrying about lag or buffering .
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a platform or service that allows users to stream and access a wide range of audio, video, or other media content over the Internet

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buffering
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the process of temporarily storing and preloading data to ensure uninterrupted playback of streaming media

Ex: buffering lasted for several minutes before the video started playing .
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video
[noun]

a recording of sounds and images that are moving

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watchlist
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a personalized collection of media that allows individuals to keep track of movies, TV shows, or other content they intend to watch in the future

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forward
[noun]

the action of advancing or moving ahead through a recorded media file, such as a video or audio track, to a later point in the content

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the online delivery of live or pre-recorded radio broadcasts over the Internet, allowing users to listen to a wide range of radio stations and programs using their connected devices

Ex: Many people now streaming radio to traditional radio because it offers more variety .
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play
[noun]

the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file

Ex: He play to initiate the video call with his team .
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autoplay
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the automatic and continuous playback of content without requiring the user to manually start each item

Ex: Autoplay is useful for watching a whole playlist without needing to click every time .
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the available options for how the content is presented on the screen, such as full screen, theater mode, picture-in-picture, and windowed mode

Ex: The game switches to display mode when you start playing .
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the display mode where the video or content occupies the entire screen of the device, maximizing the viewing experience

Ex: When I play games , I always full screen for a more immersive experience .
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a display setting that provides a larger and more immersive viewing experience by maximizing the video content and removing distractions from the screen

Ex: Theater mode on this app helps me focus on the content without the clutter of menus .
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a feature that allows users to watch a video or content in a small window while simultaneously performing other tasks or browsing through different applications on the device

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a display setting that allows the video or content to be viewed in a resizable window, similar to other applications, enabling users to multitask and have better control over the viewing experience

Ex: Windowed mode is useful when I need to chat with someone while still using a program .
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podcaster
[noun]

someone who posts a series of digital media files available for download over the Internet on a regular basis

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