Time shifting refers to the practice of recording television and other media content to watch it at a later time. There are many different synonyms for this term, including "delayed viewing," "DVR-ing," "record and watch," and "time delay." Each of these synonyms is used in different contexts and can refer to slightly different practices. For example, "time delay" might be used to describe the act of pausing a live event and continuing to watch it later, while "DVR-ing" typically refers to the act of recording a show or movie to watch later. Regardless of the terminology used, the ability to time shift is an important aspect of modern media consumption and has become an integral aspect of our viewing habits.