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Definition exhibition in American English

exhibition noun

[countable] noun
/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a public show where art or other interesting things are put so that people can go look at them

Example

an exhibition hall/center/space

Example

an exhibition of paintings by Henri Matisse

Example

On exhibition are costumes from all over the world.

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2.1

used in a positive way to talk about a performance

Example

The Lakers provided a fine exhibition of skillful and exciting basketball.

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2.2

used in a negative way to talk about behavior

Example

Such an exhibition of rudeness is absolutely unacceptable.

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Definition exhibition in American English