Meaning of the word pay-per-view in English

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pay-per-view

US /ˈpeɪ pər vjuː/
UK /ˈpeɪ pər vjuː/
"pay-per-view" picture

Noun

1.

a system by which cable television or satellite television subscribers can purchase the right to view a single broadcast event, such as a boxing match or a movie, for a one-time fee

Example:
We ordered the boxing match on pay-per-view last night.
Many major sporting events are now available on pay-per-view.

Adjective

1.

relating to or denoting a system by which cable television or satellite television subscribers can purchase the right to view a single broadcast event for a one-time fee

Example:
The channel offers exclusive pay-per-view content.
They are planning a major pay-per-view event next month.
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