Meaning of the word exhibition in English

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exhibition

US /ˌek.səˈbɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌek.səˈbɪʃ.ən/
"exhibition" picture

Noun

1.

a public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair

Example:
The museum is hosting a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
We visited the car exhibition at the convention center.
2.

the act of exhibiting or displaying something

Example:
The careful exhibition of the rare manuscript was crucial for its preservation.
His exhibition of anger surprised everyone.
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