showing

American  

[shoh-ing] / ˈʃoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a show, display, or exhibition.

2. the act of putting something on display.

3. a performance or record considered for the impression it makes.

   She made a bad showing in high school but did better in college.

4. a setting forth or presentation, as of facts or conditions.

5. Also called show piece.  a rock specimen revealing the presence of a certain mineral.

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showing British  

/ ˈʃəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. a presentation, exhibition, or display

2. manner of presentation; performance

3. evidence

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Etymology

Origin of showing

First recorded before 950; Middle English schewing (gerund), Old English scēawung; see show, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

This study expands on that idea by showing that both sharp and blunt nanoscale features can be effective when arranged correctly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Regardless of the reason, data showing that it happens a majority of the time points out a systemic flaw.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

It's becoming clearer how a war thousands of miles away is hitting pockets here in the UK, with the latest figures showing inflation has risen to 3.3% largely due to higher fuel prices.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The department also has been encouraging retailers to report thefts by showing them data that doing so translates to arrests, not inaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

More of his classmates boarded the bus, laughing and showing one another trinkets from the store.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Related Words

• performance
• presentation