exhibition
Etymology

From .

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
Noun

exhibition

  1. An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
  2. A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
    There was an art exhibition on in the town hall.
    a boat exhibition
  3. A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative.
    a shameful exhibition
    a disgusting exhibition
  4. A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.
    • 1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XV, in Francesca Carrara. […], volume II, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC ↗, page 178 ↗:
      "I could not have believed," remarked Francesca, "had I not witnessed it since my residence in your country, how the reality and the affectation of feeling can exist together. Before I left our solitary home, the very exhibition of emotion would have tempted me to doubt its truth. Now, I observe that some affect, as others shun, display; yet the feeling is equally true in both."
  5. (UK) A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit.
  6. (sports) A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.
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