real-time watching

noun phrase
UK /ˌrɪəl ˈtaɪm ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
US /ˌriːəl ˈtaɪm ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

Watching something happen live as it is happening right now.

We did some real-time watching of the rocket launch on the computer.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Keeping an eye on something as it changes, like a game score or a pet camera.

Her real-time watching of the puppy cam kept her smiling all day.

3. Looking at information that updates right away, such as weather or traffic maps.

The app's real-time watching of traffic helped us avoid the jam.

4. Watching a video call or online class while it is happening instead of later.

Real-time watching of the lesson let him ask questions right away.