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exhibition

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən// UK //ɛksɪbˈɪʃən// ex·hi·bi·tion General-service

n. a public show of art, products, or skills. You go to one to look at interesting things like paintings or new technology.

n. a public display of items, such as works of art or industrial products, for interest or sale. Often used to describe a specific event held in a gallery or museum.


SIMPLE

We went to see the new photography exhibition yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

The local museum is hosting an exhibition of ancient pottery that will run until the end of the month.

COMPLEX

The international trade exhibition provides a vital platform for emerging tech companies to showcase their latest innovations to potential investors and global distributors.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old French exhibicion. Equivalent to exhibit + -ion.

Usage

Commonly takes the preposition 'of' to describe the contents and 'at' or 'in' for the location.

Pitfall

I visited an exposition of paintingsI visited an exhibition of paintingsWhile 'exposition' exists, 'exhibition' is the standard term for a public display of art or museum items; 'exposition' is usually reserved for large-scale trade fairs.

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