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showcase

v. · n.
US //ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs// UK //ʃˈəʊkeɪs// show·case
  1. 1 to display the best of (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to show the best parts or qualities of something so people can see how good it is.

    to exhibit or present something in a way that highlights its best features or qualities. Transitive — requires a direct object.

    Example

    The festival is a great way to showcase local food and music to tourists.

    Example

    The annual gala was designed to showcase the innovative research conducted by the university's postgraduate students over the last decade.

    Usage

    Often used in professional or creative contexts to describe presenting work to an audience.
  2. 2 an event or medium for display (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    an event, program, or place that is used to show off someone's talents or new products.

    a setting, occasion, or medium specifically intended for exhibiting something or someone in an attractive or favourable light.

    Example

    The new gallery serves as a showcase for modern African art.

    Example

    The trade fair provided an ideal showcase for the company's latest sustainable technologies, attracting investors from across the globe.
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  1. 3 a display cabinet (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a glass box or cupboard used to show and protect items in a shop or museum.

    a glass-fronted cabinet or case used for displaying merchandise or valuable objects while protecting them from dust or theft.

    Example

    The diamond ring was kept in a locked showcase at the front of the store.

    Example

    The museum curator carefully arranged the ancient coins within a climate-controlled showcase to prevent further oxidation of the metal.
Origin

From show + case.

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