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Streamers release a lot of numbers, but what do they actually mean?

Streamers release a lot of numbers, but what do they actually mean?

Update: 2020-01-28
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Shows could be hailed as a "breakthrough" or "most popular" based on selective numbers released by a streamer, just don't confuse a puffed-up press release with actual total audience size. 

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Streamers release a lot of numbers, but what do they actually mean?

Streamers release a lot of numbers, but what do they actually mean?