noun

showing

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noun

An instance of something being shown or displayed, such as a film screening or exhibition.

"The gallery arranged a special showing of the artist's early work."

"The cinema added a late showing on Friday nights."

How well or badly someone performs, as measured by a result.

"The team's poor showing in the first half worried the fans."

"It was a strong showing for a candidate running for office the first time."

How to Use Showing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a single screening/display of something, or how well someone did at something.

Common pairings

a strong showing a poor showing a special showing

showings plural

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The gallery arranged a special _____ of the artist's early work.

From Old English sceawung, "a looking at or examination," from the same root as show.

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