showing
Americannoun
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a show, display, or exhibition.
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the act of putting something on display.
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a performance or record considered for the impression it makes.
She made a bad showing in high school but did better in college.
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a setting forth or presentation, as of facts or conditions.
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Also called show piece. a rock specimen revealing the presence of a certain mineral.
noun
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a presentation, exhibition, or display
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manner of presentation; performance
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evidence
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of showing
First recorded before 950; Middle English schewing (gerund), Old English scēawung; see show, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The Daily Express leads with figures from Age UK showing "2m missing out on social care", detailing circumstances where "many struggle with daily tasks such as eating, dressing, bathing and using the toilet".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“In Europe, share dynamics are showing early positive trends, and we believe the business is well-positioned to build on that progress.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Nationally, home prices are showing signs of accelerating, but many markets, particularly in the West and in the South, are still seeing big price drops.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
NHK aired footage from elsewhere in the southwestern Kumamoto region on Kyushu island showing several blazes, damaged bridges, a derailed cargo train and a number of houses threatening to topple over.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Even the surface of the mountain was showing signs of the tremendous heat coming from within.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
The film, a chaotic gag-filled take on early Hollywood, raked in an additional $98 million from international showings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Desperate cinema buffs are going on real-life odysseys to secure seats in the first deluxe screenings—including showings at 7 a.m. and 3 a.m. on opening weekend for “The Odyssey” next month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
The S&P 500 has overcome worries about artificial intelligence and the geopolitical fallout from the war in Iran to stage one of its strongest two-month showings on record.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
I’m also invited to take part in several group showings, mostly by women: they’ve heard about the ink throwing, read the snotty reviews, all of which render me legitimate, although from the east.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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