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

The eurozone’s unemployment rate in November unexpectedly declined for the first time in seven months, showing the labor market’s resilience despite last year’s uncertain economic environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

So I felt like my task in my mind was always to do something different and run away from the idea of just showing my own self really.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the Consumer Technology Association that runs CES, the robotics industry is showing dynamism and potential.

From Barron's

Fungi without these genes were much less successful at infecting bark beetles, showing that the detoxification process is critical for overcoming the beetles' chemical defenses.

From Science Daily

Pratt posted photos on his Instagram page showing him signing what appears to be official campaign paperwork, although his filing was not yet official.

From BBC

Related Words

• performance
• presentation