the act of presenting or bringing to view or notice
2.
an exhibition; formal display
3. US
a performance, appearance, etc.
a good showing in the contest
Examples of 'showing' in a sentence
showing
One of the more concerning aspects of the data yesterday was the poor showing of the consumer goods segment within manufacturing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
One very poor showing in all this was France.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The strong British showing came in a year that held few surprises.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He is certainly due a strong showing at Wentworth.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The university is ranked lower than in previous years in our league table on account of its poor showing in the national student survey.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
So how is this poor showing by US funds to be explained?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Popular discontent was further increased by Spain's poor showing abroad.
Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)
One explanation is that England's poor showing has discouraged spectators.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Derwent London is expected to make a strong showing when it reports half-year results.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A poor showing against the Geordies.
The Sun (2013)
The pound's strong showing is another sign of economic recovery in the UK.
The Sun (2013)
She does not feel that they make so-called sacrifices for her by seeing the early showing of a film, because they also benefit from her career.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Synonyms of 'showing'
display, staging, presentation, exhibition
performance, demonstration, track record, show
More Synonyms of showing
In other languages
showing
British English: showing /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ NOUN
A showing is a presentation, exhibition, or display.
We were invited to a private showing of the film.
American English: showing
Arabic: مَظْهَر
Brazilian Portuguese: exibição
Chinese: 放映
Croatian: prikazivanje
Czech: prezentace
Danish: fremvisning
Dutch: vertoning
European Spanish: actuación papel
Finnish: esitys
French: démonstration
German: Ausstellung
Greek: προβολή
Italian: presentazione
Japanese: 展示
Korean: 전시회
Norwegian: visning
Polish: pokaz
European Portuguese: exibição
Romanian: prezentare
Russian: показ
Latin American Spanish: actuación
Swedish: föreställning
Thai: การแสดง
Turkish: gösterim film vb
Ukrainian: показ
Vietnamese: buổi trình diễn
All related terms of 'showing'
show
If something shows that a state of affairs exists, it gives information that proves it or makes it clear to people.
showing-off
behaviour designed to impress people
prerelease showing
a showing of a film before it goes on general release
show up
If something shows up or if something shows it up , it can be clearly seen or noticed .
show off
If you say that someone is showing off , you are criticizing them for trying to impress people by showing in a very obvious way what they can do or what they own.
show around
If you show someone around or show them round , you go with them to show them all the interesting, useful , or important features of a place when they first visit it.
show to a table
When you show a customer to a table in a restaurant , you take them to the table where you want them to sit and help them sit down.
Chinese translation of 'showing'
showing
(ˈʃəuɪŋ)
n(c)
[of film]放映 (fàngyìng)
Seeshown
All related terms of 'showing'
show
( display : of emotion, support, strength ) 表示 biǎoshì ⇒ Miners gathered in a show of support for the government. → 矿工们聚集在一起以表示对政府的支持。 Kuànggōngmen jùjí zài yīqǐ yǐ biǎoshì duì zhèngfǔ de zhīchí.
show off
卖(賣)弄 màinòng
show up
( be visible, noticeable ) 显(顯)露 xiǎnlù
he was showing signs of improvement
他的身体(體)有好转(轉)的迹(跡)象 tā de shēntǐ yǒu hǎozhuǎn de jìxiàng
show around
( person ) 带(帶) ... 参(參)观(觀) dài ... cānguān
1 (noun)
Definition
a presentation, exhibition, or display
a private showing of the hit film
Synonyms
display
a display of your work
staging
presentation
a business presentation
exhibition
an exhibition of expressionist art
demonstration
physical demonstrations of affection
2 (noun)
Definition
manner of presentation
On this showing he has a big job ahead of him.
Synonyms
performance
The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
demonstration
track record
show
The change in government is more for show than for real.
appearance
They gave the appearance of being on both sides.
impression
account of yourself
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appearance
They gave the appearance of being on both sides.
Synonyms
impression,
air,
front,
image,
illusion,
guise,
façade,
pretence,
veneer,
semblance,
outward show
in the sense of demonstration
physical demonstrations of affection
Synonyms
exhibition,
display,
showing,
expression,
illustration
in the sense of exhibition
Definition
a public display of art, skills, etc.
an exhibition of expressionist art
Synonyms
show,
display,
exhibit,
showing,
fair,
representation,
presentation,
spectacle,
showcase,
expo (informal),
exposition,
ex (Canadian, informal)
Nearby words of
showing
showcase
showdown
shower
showing
showman
showpiece
showy
Related terms of
showing
show
show up
show off
show someone up
show something off
Synonyms of 'showing'
showing
Explore 'showing' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of presentation
Definition
the manner of presenting
a business presentation
Synonyms
demonstration,
show,
talk,
launch,
address,
display,
speech,
exhibition,
lecture,
unveiling,
exposition
in the sense of show
Definition
something done to create an impression
The change in government is more for show than for real.
Synonyms
appearance,
display,
impression,
pose,
profession,
parade,
ostentation
All related terms of 'showing'
show
indicate, demonstrate, prove, reveal, display
show up
stand out, be visible, be conspicuous, appear, catch the eye
show off
boast, brag, blow your own trumpet, swagger, hot-dog