showing
n. countablen. an occasion when a movie, play, or work of art is presented to the public. It can also mean how well someone performs in a competition or test.
n. a public presentation of a film, play, or exhibition; alternatively, the quality of a performance or demonstration of ability in a specific context.
The gallery is hosting a private showing of the new paintings tonight.
Despite a strong showing in the first half of the game, the team eventually lost to their rivals.
The documentary's late-night showing attracted a surprisingly large audience, suggesting that the controversial subject matter resonated deeply with the local community.
From Middle English schewynge, schewand, schewande, schewende, from Old English sċēawiende, from Proto-West Germanic skauwōndī, from Proto-Germanic skawwōndz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *skawwōną (“to look, observe”), equivalent to show + -ing.
From Middle English schewyng, schewinge, from Old English sċēawung (“a looking at, contemplation, consideration; respect, regard; survey, examination; a show, appearance, pretense”), from Proto-West Germanic skauwungu, from Proto-Germanic skawwungō, equivalent to show + -ing. Cognate with Dutch schouwing (“inspection, survey”), German Schauung (“vision”).
Often used with adjectives like 'strong', 'poor', or 'impressive' to describe performance quality.