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

Showing that AWS is further accelerating will be “pivotal” in demonstrating whether Amazon can deliver enough growth to justify its spending, RBC Capital Markets analyst Brad Erickson said in a note to clients this week.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

"Showing that viscous effects are enough to promote solid-like fracture behavior opens a world of new questions to explore in this area of scientific inquiry."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Showing aggressiveness and strength, Griffin was a big-time contributor for the 34-2 Knights, averaging 21.5 points and 7.9 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Showing us the haul, a detective - who asked not to be identified - said the phone would be analysed for links to organised crime.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Showing him in that place her stand of timber the loveliest of nymphs took her way home.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

Related Words

• performance
• presentation