Exhibiting

ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ

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Definitions

2 meanings
1

To show or display something, especially in a public place or context.

ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ

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General

To present something publicly for people to see.

The museum is exhibiting ancient artifacts.

💡 Simply: Think of it like showing off something cool. If you're exhibiting your new toy, you're letting everyone see it and maybe play with it!

👶 For kids: To show something to people.

More Examples

2

The artist is exhibiting her paintings in a local cafe.

3

The company will be exhibiting its latest technology at the conference.

How It's Used

Art

"The gallery is exhibiting the works of a local artist."

Business

"The company is exhibiting its new product at the trade show."

Science

"The patient exhibited signs of recovery."

2

To display or manifest a quality, behavior, or emotion.

ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ

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General

To demonstrate a quality or feeling.

The dog was exhibiting signs of aggression.

💡 Simply: It's like showing how you're feeling or acting. If you're exhibiting excitement, people can see you're really happy!

👶 For kids: To show how you feel or act.

More Examples

2

She exhibited a remarkable talent for music.

3

The students exhibited their understanding of the concept by answering correctly.

How It's Used

Psychology

"He was exhibiting signs of stress."

Medical

"The patient is exhibiting a fever."

General

"She exhibited a positive attitude throughout the project."

Tip:Picture someone 'behaving' a certain way. They are 'exhibiting' that behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

exhibit A

To present something as evidence.

"The lawyer presented exhibit A to the jury."

on exhibit

Displayed publicly, usually in a museum or gallery.

"The ancient artifacts were on exhibit at the museum."

From Latin exhibere ('to hold out, display'), from ex- ('out') + habere ('to have, hold'). The word evolved to describe the act of showing something publicly.

Historically used in various contexts, from legal proceedings to describing displays of exotic animals.

Memory tip

Imagine holding an 'X' shaped sign. It's like 'exposing' or 'showing' something.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to hold out, display"

exhibit a paintingexhibit signsexhibit at a conferenceexhibit behaviorexhibit an attitude

Common misspellings

exibitingexibittingexibitng

Usage

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