noun · verb · 9 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
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rhymes with -ɪʃən
CMU ARPABET:EH2 K S AH0 B IH1 SH AH0 N
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
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2
noun
Meaning 2
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
There was an art exhibition on in the town hall.
a boat exhibition
Meaning relationships
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3
noun
Meaning 3
A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
a shameful exhibition
a disgusting exhibition
Meaning relationships
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4
noun
Meaning 4
A demonstration of personal skill or feelings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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5
noun
Meaning 5
A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, uncountable
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6
noun
Meaning 6
A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
7
verb
Meaning 7
To participate in sexual exhibitionism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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