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exhibit

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɪɡˈzɪbɪt// UK //ɛɡzˈɪbɪt// ex·hib·it Academic General-service

n. an object or a collection of things shown to the public in a museum or gallery. It can also be a piece of evidence used in a court of law.

n. an object or collection displayed in a public setting, such as a gallery, or a document or physical object formally introduced as evidence in a legal proceeding.


SIMPLE

The museum has a new exhibit about ancient Egypt.

CONTEXTUAL

The prosecutor presented the blood-stained glove as exhibit A to the jury during the trial.

COMPLEX

While the permanent exhibit focuses on local history, the visiting collection provides a broader perspective on the industrial revolution's impact across the entire continent.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin exhibitus, perfect passive participle of exhibeō (“to hold forth, present, show, display”), from ex (“out of, from”) + habeō (“to have, hold”); see habit.

Usage

In legal contexts, it is frequently followed by a letter or number to identify specific evidence.

Pitfall

we went to see an exhibition of Picassowe went to see an exhibit of PicassoWhile 'exhibition' refers to the whole event or show, 'exhibit' usually refers to a single item or a specific display within that show.

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