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1acting
noun act·ing \ˈak-tiŋ\
: the art or profession of performing the role of a character in a play, movie, etc. : the art or profession of an actor
Full Definition of ACTING
: the art or practice of representing a character on a stage or before cameras
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First Known Use of ACTING
1598
2acting
adjective
: performing a job for a short time : holding a temporary position
Full Definition of ACTING
1
: holding a temporary rank or position : performing services temporarily <acting president>
2
a : suitable for stage performance <an acting play> b : prepared with directions for actors <an acting text of a play>
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First Known Use of ACTING
1797
Related to ACTING
- Synonyms
- ad interim, interim, provisional, provisionary, provisory, temporary
ACTING Defined for Kids
acting
adjective act·ing \ˈak-tiŋ\
Definition of ACTING for Kids
: serving for a short time only or in place of another <Teachers met with the acting principal.>
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