1
a
: an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display
b
: the presentation of a motion picture
c
: show sense 5
fashion showings
2
: performance, record
made a good showing in competition
3
a
: a statement or presentation of a case
b
Examples of showing in a Sentence
The movie's last showing tonight is at 10:30.
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As to be expected, there is some conflicting information here as companies try to put their best spin on poor showings.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
The last really good showing of the northern lights in Ohio was in November 2001.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
The last really good showing of the northern lights in Ohio was in November 2001.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showing. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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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-testing—D. A. Grossbaum
D. A. Grossbaumfailed to make a prima facie showing of a constitutional violation warranting suppression of the evidence
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