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; see show, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Here’s the Goldman chart showing the surge in volume for those leveraged bets:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

She displayed images of the U.S. indictment, questioning evidence such as photographs of a redacted handwritten ledger showing payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There are some signs of the economy showing resilience in the first quarter.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The text of the Voting Rights Act is based on showing a law’s discriminatory effects.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

My anger at Anna May for not showing up for my fashion show had faded, overshadowed by the queasiness of guilt.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Related Words

• performance
• presentation