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exhibition.

An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
  1. An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A large-scale public showing of objects or products.

    countable · uncountable
    There was an art exhibition on in the town hall.
    a boat exhibition
  3. A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative.

    countable · uncountable
    a shameful exhibition
    a disgusting exhibition
  4. A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.

    countable · uncountable
  5. 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.

    UK · countable · uncountable
  6. A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Old French exhibicion. Equivalent to exhibit + -ion.

verb/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
  1. To participate in sexual exhibitionism.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From Old French exhibicion. Equivalent to exhibit + -ion.

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