exhibition
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3.2
- noun
- /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
- After months of preparation, the science fair exhibition was finally ready to open.
- exhibition game
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- I was like, it's difficult when you are them and it's really an exhibition fight, isn't it?
- So preparation wise, do you think you were more prepared for that fight or the, the Jordan Burrows exhibition?
- These, whatever they're called, exhibition fights really seem to be kind of fast and loose with all of this.
- And I think it was at that point that a representative of of Pablo's approached him with an offer to play a highly lucrative exhibition match.
Examples
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The exhibition showcased the artist's unique style and drew a large crowd.
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The exhibition standards directors, who are listed under the division headings, recognize individual exhibitions and provide these listings.
Academic text (2008) -
The new World Conservation Exhibition Center has been designed to provide first class facilities for both visitors and staff.
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I prepared this entire exhibition.
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Good luck with your exhibition.
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A number of female figures in the exhibition also fall within the category of royal characters.
Academic text (1999) -
Many fine examples from this collection can be found on public exhibition in the museum's permanent Africa hall.
Academic text (1999) -
More than 2,000 companies participate in the exhibition, and attendees include representatives from more than 110 countries.
Academic text (2011) -
There was a Saturday morning lecture series, and short-running special exhibitions were held on a variety of topics.
Academic text (1999) -
Many visitors admired the historical items displayed at the exhibition in the museum.
Synonyms
451
3.5
To give information to a group using a talk or slides
197
2.7
An act of showing how something works to people
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2.2
An open showing of a feeling, quality, or knowledge
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2.3
An event when people go to see something like a film or artwork
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4.2
An impressive event like a parade or fireworks that people come to see
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2.4
A public display of people or things to attract attention
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3.2
A large public show where companies and artists display products or art
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4.1
An event that lets people see something at its best
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4.1
A public event where people see something new for the first time
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7.6
A grand, showy display meant to impress people
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6.1
A large public show of things like art or new products
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2.5
An exhibition of art or objects for people to see
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6.3
A public gathering where people show their views about a cause
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8.5
A way of showing something to people, often in a dramatic way
Antonyms
Compounds
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3.3
A sports match played for practice or fun that does not count in official results
How Impressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word exhibition comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and habere 'to hold', so it originally meant 'to hold out' or 'show'. That's why an exhibition of skill is a public showing of what someone can do.