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showing
When used as a noun, "showing" often refers to specific events like movies or art exhibitions. In these cases, it is a countable noun (e.g., "the first showing"). When describing the number of people at an event (e.g., "a poor showing"), it acts as a collective noun referring to the overall attendance. As a verb form, remember that "showing" is the present participle of "show." It can be used to create continuous tenses (like "I am showing") or act as an adjective describing something visible.
💬Casual Conversation
The energy in the lobby is stagnant. Is the art showing still on?
It is. I'm currently knee-deep in the budget audit, though.
Meanings
The act of displaying or exhibiting something for others to see.
"The gallery's latest showing of abstract art attracted a large crowd."
A scheduled performance or screening of a movie, play, or event.
"We missed the 7:00 PM showing of the film and had to wait for the next one."
An appearance or presence at an event, often used to describe a quantity of people.
"Despite the rain, there was a respectable showing of supporters at the rally."
The present participle of 'show', meaning to allow something to be visible or to demonstrate how to do something.
"He is showing someone how to operate the machinery."