Definition

The act of presenting something, such as evidence, a performance, or a display.

Example

The showing of the new movie attracted a large audience.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new art showing downtown this weekend?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really interesting.

I want to check it out and see all the different pieces on showing.

Me too! Let's go together and make a day of it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Showing → It is formed from "show" (from Old English *sceawian*, meaning to look at or to see) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles or gerunds). The word "showing" refers to the act of making something visible or presenting it for others to see.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for 'to see' — when you are 'showing' something, you are making it visible for others to look at.

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