streaming video

Definitions

Computing

  • noun video image data that is continuously transmitted, usually over the Internet, using a streaming protocol to provide smooth moving images

Electronics

  • video which is transmitted over a computer network in a manner which allows for viewing while the transmission is in progress. Once transmission begins, a given time interval is buffered in the receiving computer, and images may be accessed while the download is being completed.
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