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

This comes despite the bloc showing resilience to rising headwinds at the beginning of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that traders were having to weigh the geopolitical issues against data showing the US economy, the world's biggest, continued to grow.

From Barron's

And if the teacher is showing a video in class, it is a free-for-all, said Trimua.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you have a medical emergency, that might mean showing unpaid hospital bills, and for a death in the family, it might mean funeral bills.

From MarketWatch

“It’s a huge testament to the psychology of American investors—they’re showing a huge ability to basically see the glass half full in any set of circumstances,” said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• performance
• presentation