showing

noun

: the act of making a movie, television show, piece of art, etc., available for the public to see

: a performance or appearance of a particular kind

Full Definition of SHOWING

a : an act or an instance of putting something (as an artist's work) on view : display

b : the presentation of a motion picture

c : show 5 <fashion showings>

: performance, record <made a good showing in competition>

a : a statement or presentation of a case

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before 12th century

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