showing

American  

[shoh-ing] / ˈʃoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a show, display, or exhibition.

2. the act of putting something on display.

3. a performance or record considered for the impression it makes.

   She made a bad showing in high school but did better in college.

4. a setting forth or presentation, as of facts or conditions.

5. Also called show piece.  a rock specimen revealing the presence of a certain mineral.

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showing British  

/ ˈʃəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. a presentation, exhibition, or display

2. manner of presentation; performance

3. evidence

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Etymology

Origin of showing

First recorded before 950; Middle English schewing (gerund), Old English scēawung; show, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Major indexes finished the week showing few signs that they had narrowly avoided a potential trade shock.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold has been the one asset showing signs of the geopolitical shift.

From Barron's

Your role in the narrative should be consequential and demonstrate to employers that your contributions were significant while showing that you know no one gets far alone.

From MarketWatch

Mainstream theatrical crowd pleasers like “F1: The Movie” and “Weapons” scored surprising nominations in the big five categories, while more typical Oscar-bait films like “Hamnet” and “Song Sung Blue” had their own modest showings.

From Salon

The group said the guidelines ignored more than 50 clinical human trials showing that nonsugar sweeteners have no effect or a beneficial effect on body weight, blood glucose, blood pressure and other health markers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• performance
• presentation