Streaming

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Definition

Watching or listening to content over the internet without downloading it first. Like turning on a radio or TV - the content plays immediately.

Real-World Example

Netflix streaming lets you watch movies instantly without waiting to download the entire file to your device.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

Streaming is a general delivery method (sending audio/video in small chunks for immediate playback), not a single cloud service. Cloud providers offer building blocks for streaming workflows—CDNs, media packaging/transcoding, and real-time data streaming services—but the term itself is broader than any one product.

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