Zuschauerquote

viewer ratings

noun TSOO-show-er-kvoh-te Rare

Origin: from Zuschauer (viewer) + Quote (quota)

Also means

audience share

Usage Note

Zuschauerquote is the audience rating measuring how many viewers watched a programme. Broadcasters live and die by it. Often shortened simply to Quote. Plural: Zuschauerquoten.

Examples

"Die neue Show erzielte eine hohe Zuschauerquote."

Natural Translation

The new show achieved high viewer ratings.

Literal Translation

The new show achieved a high viewer-rating.

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