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

Joshua, 36, was never expected to miss the limit, having posted a video on social media two weeks ago showing himself already on target.

From BBC

"By showing that a black hole can drag space time and create this frame-dragging effect, we are also beginning to understand the mechanics of the process," explains Dr. Inserra.

From Science Daily

The job market is cooling substantially, with new statistics released this week showing that unemployment stands at 4.6%, the highest number since the 2022 peak.

From Salon

Expectations for the reduction were cemented by official data Wednesday showing Britain's annual inflation rate had slowed more than expected to 3.2 percent in November.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, the memory-chip market is showing “excellent” discipline with its capital expenditures, he noted.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• performance
• presentation