1 (especially BrE) (AmE usually exhibit) [C] a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public:
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition? * an exhibition of old photographs * an exhibition catalogue / centre / hall
2 [U] ~ of sth the act of showing sth, for example works of art, to the public:
She refused to allow the exhibition of her husband's work.
3 [sing.] an ~ of sth the act of showing a skill, a feeling, or a kind of behaviour:
We were treated to an exhibition of the footballer's speed and skill. * an appalling exhibition of bad manners
4 [C] (BrE) an amount of money that is given as a prize to a student
IDIOMS
make an exhibition of yourself (disapproving) to behave in a bad or stupid way in public:
I'm afraid Frank got drunk and made an exhibition of himself.
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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Is exhibition a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, exhibition is tagged as noun.
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