showing

/ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
/ˈʃʌʊɪŋ/
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Other forms: showings

Definitions of showing
  1. noun
    the display of a motion picture
    synonyms: screening, viewing
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    types:
    preview
    a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public
    sneak preview
    a preview to test audience reactions
    type of:
    display
    exhibiting openly in public view
  2. noun
    something shown to the public
    synonyms: display, exhibit
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    types:
    parade
    a visible display
    light show
    a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
    type of:
    show
    the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
Pronunciation
US
/ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
UK
/ˈʃʌʊɪŋ/
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