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Definition exhibition in British 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 and look at them

Example

an exhibition of paintings by Henri Matisse

Example

an exhibition hall/centre/space

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

United provided a fine exhibition of skilful and exciting football.

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2.2

used in a negative way to talk about behaviour

Example

Such an exhibition of rudeness is absolutely unacceptable.

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Definition exhibition in British English