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The definition of an exhibition is a large public showing or display of art, products or athletic skills.
(noun)- An example of an exhibition is an artist showing his work for two nights at a gallery.
- An example of an exhibition is a group of gymnasts showing their skills to the public.
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See exhibition in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- the act or fact of exhibiting
- the thing or things exhibited
- a public show or display, as of art, industrial products, athletic feats, etc.
- Brit. a sum of money awarded by a school or university to help support a student
Origin: ME & OFr exhibicion < LL exhibitio < pp. of L exhibere: see exhibit
See exhibition in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- The act or an instance of exhibiting.
- Something exhibited; an exhibit.
- A large-scale public showing, as of art objects or industrial or agricultural products.
- Chiefly British A grant given to a scholar by a school or university.
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