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exhibition
noun ex·hi·bi·tion \ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən\
: an act of showing some quality or trait
: an event at which objects (such as works of art) are put out in a public space for people to look at : a public show of something
: the act of showing something in public
Full Definition of EXHIBITION
1
: an act or instance of exhibiting
2
British : a grant drawn from the funds of a school or university to help maintain a student
3
: a public showing (as of works of art, objects of manufacture, or athletic skill) <a one-man exhibition> <an exhibition game>
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First Known Use of EXHIBITION
14th century
Rhymes with EXHIBITION
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EXHIBITION Defined for Kids
exhibition
noun ex·hi·bi·tion \ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shən\
Definition of EXHIBITION for Kids
1
: the act of showing <an exhibition of courage>
2
: a public showing (as of athletic skill or works of art)
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