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exhibit

/ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/
ex · hib · it

Plural:exhibits
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Adjective:exhibitory
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Past Simple:exhibited
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Past Participle:exhibited
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Present Participle:exhibiting
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exhibit Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An object or collection of objects placed on public display in an art gallery, museum, or fair.

Example

"The natural history museum unveiled a new exhibit featuring interactive dinosaur fossils."


2

A public exhibition or show.

Example

"We spent the entire afternoon walking through the contemporary art exhibit."


3

A document or physical object formally produced in a court of law as evidence.

Example

"The defense attorney directed the jury's attention to exhibit B, a timeline of the defendant's whereabouts."

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• verb

1

To manifest or clearly demonstrate a quality, feeling, or behavioral trait.

Example

"Throughout the financial crisis, the leadership team exhibited remarkable resilience and strategic foresight."


2

To publicly display an artwork, artifact, or item of interest in a gallery or museum.

Example

"The municipal gallery will exhibit a collection of rare photographs from the early twentieth century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'exhibitus', the past participle of 'exhibere' meaning 'to hold forth, present, or display', formed from 'ex-' (out) + 'habere' (to hold).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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