showing

noun

show·​ing ˈshō-iŋ How to pronounce showing (audio)
1
a
: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display
b
: the presentation of a movie
c
: show sense 5
fashion showings
2
: performance, record
made a good showing in competition
3
a
: a statement or presentation of a case

Examples of showing in a Sentence

The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.
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After a strong showing at the Golden Globes as well as the Critics Choice Awards earlier this year, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTAs) fell in line. Mikelle Street, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025 But a rounded showing by Concord-Carlisle was too much to overcome. Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025 Then there’s Acuña, a top prospect who had a strong showing in the Major Leagues late last season, hitting .308 with a .966 OPS in 14 games. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025 That’s what two former NASCAR Cup Series champions were probably asking themselves after good showings at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday night. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for showing

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of showing was before the 12th century

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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

showing

noun
show·​ing
: an act or instance of establishing through evidence and argument
appears to require a more specific showing of need by those who seek to perform drug-testingD. A. Grossbaum
failed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence

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