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Streaming

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001170

A method of transmitting data, especially audio and video, over a computer network as a continuous flow, allowing playback to begin while the rest of the data is still being received. This contrasts with downloading, where the entire file must be transferred before it can be accessed. Popular streaming services include Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001170
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectInternet
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001170",
  "term": "Streaming",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A method of transmitting data, especially audio and video, over a computer network as a continuous flow, allowing playback to begin while the rest of the data is still being received. This contrasts with downloading, where the entire file must be transferred before it can be accessed. Popular streaming services include Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube.",
  "subject": "Internet",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/streaming/"
}

Record 1,288 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.