showing

The word “showing” means an instance of something being shown or displayed, such as a film screening or exhibition. In plain terms, either a single screening/display of something, or how well someone did at something.

“Showing” is pronounced SHOH-ihng (/ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ in IPA).

Here is “showing” used in a sentence: “The gallery arranged a special showing of the artist's early work.”

“Showing” is a noun.

The word “showing” comes from Old English. From Old English sceawung, "a looking at or examination," from the same root as show.

“Showing” is a very common word in modern English.

“Showing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an instance of something being shown or displayed, such as a film screening or exhibition.

A screening refers specifically to showing a film to an audience — 'a private screening.' A showing is broader: it can mean a film screening, but also the display of art in a gallery, a fashion presentation, or a property shown to buyers. Every screening is a showing, but a showing need not involve a film at all.

In property, a showing is an arranged visit that lets a prospective buyer or renter view a home in person. An agent or owner opens the property and walks visitors through it. It differs from an open house, which welcomes many people at once; a showing is usually booked for one buyer at a scheduled time.

This is a separate, common sense meaning to perform creditably or make a strong impression, especially in a contest or under scrutiny — 'the team made a good showing despite losing.' Here 'showing' measures how well someone performed rather than something displayed. A 'poor showing' is the opposite: a weak or disappointing performance.