Time-shifting
Meaning in film & television, with examples
In film & television, time-shifting means: Watching a recorded or delayed programme at a different time from its scheduled broadcast.
In Turkish: yayını daha sonra izleme
How it is used
Used in audience measurement and viewing habits; distinguish delayed viewing from the live broadcast.
Example sentences
Time-shifting allowed her to watch the debate after her evening shift.
A recording makes viewing independent of the broadcast hour.
The audience report includes time-shifting during the week after transmission.
The total includes viewers who watched after the original airing.
Common collocations
- time-shifting habits
- time-shifting audience
Related terms
More terms: Television Formats and Series
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