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exhibition

5 definitions • 11 examples
1
an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, or the act of showing these things:

Examples:

exhibition of There's a new exhibition of sculpture on at the city gallery.
Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition.
on exhibition The photographs will be on exhibition until the end of the month.
2
a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality, especially in public:

Examples:

exhibition of The athlete's third, and winning, jump was an exhibition of skill and strength.
Her success was not a fluke; it was an exhibition of courage.
3
a collection of things shown publicly:

Examples:

[ C ] an exhibition of model airplanes
4
an occasion when objects are shown to the public:

Examples:

an exhibition of ethically designed products
art/fashion/trade exhibitions
a touring/travelling exhibition
a permanent/temporary exhibition
5
if something is on exhibition, it is in a place where the public can come to look at it:

Examples:

All the latest cars are on exhibition at the Motor Show.

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