showing

noun
UK: /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/
US: /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

  1. Presenting something so that it can be seen.

    1. The showing of the film will be next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The showing of support from the community was overwhelming after the disaster. [ ] [ ]

  2. A performance of a play, movie, or other entertainment.

    1. I missed the showing last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The showing of the new exhibit will be extended due to popular demand. [ ] [ ]

  3. An act of displaying something.

    1. There was a showing of affection in public. [ ] [ ]
    2. The data provides a clear showing of the company's increased profits over the last year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

screening exhibition display performance demonstration revealing evidence indication
showing verb

  1. Present participle of show: to allow or cause to be visible.

    1. He is showing his new car. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is showing great improvement in her studies this semester, impressing all her teachers. [ ] [ ]

  2. Revealing or indicating something.

    1. He's showing signs of recovery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recent data is showing a significant increase in customer satisfaction levels. [ ] [ ]

  3. To guide or direct someone.

    1. I am showing him the way. [ ] [ ]
    2. The guide is showing the tourists around the ancient ruins, pointing out key landmarks. [ ] [ ]
showing adjective

  1. Attractive or impressive.

    1. She wore a showing dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete gave a showing performance, securing first place in the competition. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "showing" in English means: Presenting something so that it can be seen., A performance of a play, movie, or other entertainment., An act of displaying something..

The phonetic transcription of "showing" is /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "showing": screening, exhibition, display, performance, demonstration, revealing, evidence, indication.

Example usage of "showing": "The showing of the film will be next week.". More examples on the page.