Exhibit
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo show or display something publicly; to present for inspection or view.
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To present something publicly for viewing.
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts from Egypt.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're showing off your amazing Lego creation. Exhibiting is like that, but usually it's a display for a lot of people to see.
👶 For kids: To show something so other people can look at it.
More Examples
The company exhibited its new technology at the conference.
She decided to exhibit her paintings at the local community center.
How It's Used
"The gallery will exhibit the artist's new work."
"The company exhibited their latest product at the trade show."
An object or a collection of objects on public display in a museum or at a trade fair.
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An object or collection of objects publicly displayed in an art gallery or museum.
The exhibit on ancient Rome was fascinating.
💡 Simply: When you go to a museum and see the displays, each of those is an exhibit. They're there for you to look at and learn about.
👶 For kids: Something on show at a museum or art gallery.
More Examples
We spent the afternoon exploring the science exhibit.
The art exhibit showcased a variety of contemporary sculptures.
How It's Used
"The exhibit featured works by famous Renaissance artists."
"The museum's new exhibit on dinosaurs is very popular."
A document or object produced and identified in a court of law as evidence.
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A document or other object offered in court as evidence.
The lawyer entered the photograph as an exhibit.
💡 Simply: In a court case, an exhibit is like a piece of proof, like a letter or an object, that helps the judge and jury understand what happened.
👶 For kids: Something shown in court to prove a point.
More Examples
The police showed the gun as an exhibit in the courtroom.
The judge examined all the exhibits carefully.
How It's Used
"The lawyer presented the exhibit as evidence during the trial."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Latin exhibere ('to hold forth, display'), from ex- ('out') + habere ('to have, hold').
The word 'exhibit' has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of showing or presenting something publicly.
Memory tip
Think of an art exhibit where paintings are shown.
Word Origin
"to hold out, display"