A request for a file from a webserver whose type has been defined as a page in the log analysis of the web server. One page view may account for many web hits. Found on http://amecorg.com/2012/06/glossary_plain_speaking/
each time a web page on a site is accessed by a visitor, it counts as one page view, whether or not the same user viewed the same page 5 minutes ago. (aka pageload)
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20196