Showcasing: meaning, definitions and examples
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showcasing
[ ʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ ]
displaying talent
Showcasing refers to the act of displaying or presenting something, usually to highlight its qualities or features. It often involves making something more apparent or attracting attention to it. This term is commonly used in contexts such as art exhibitions, product launches, or talent showcases. The goal is to create an impressive presentation that can engage an audience.
Synonyms
demonstrating, displaying, exhibiting, presenting
Examples of usage
- The art gallery is showcasing local artists this weekend.
- He is showcasing his skills in the annual talent show.
- The company is showcasing its latest technology at the trade fair.
Translations
Translations of the word "showcasing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exposição
🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन
🇩🇪 Präsentation
🇮🇩 penampilan
🇺🇦 демонстрація
🇵🇱 pokaz
🇯🇵 展示
🇫🇷 présentation
🇪🇸 exhibición
🇹🇷 sergi
🇰🇷 전시
🇸🇦 عرض
🇨🇿 prezentace
🇸🇰 prezentácia
🇨🇳 展示
🇸🇮 predstavitev
🇮🇸 sýning
🇰🇿 көрсету
🇬🇪 წარმოების
🇦🇿 nümayiş
🇲🇽 exhibición
Etymology
The word 'showcase' originates from the combination of 'show' and 'case'. The term 'show' comes from the Old English word 'sceawian', meaning 'to look at' or 'to see'. The word 'case' derives from Latin 'casus', meaning 'a falling' or 'an instance'. The first recorded use of 'showcase' in the sense of a glass display case was in the late 19th century, used predominantly in retail environments. Over time, the term evolved, adopting a more figurative sense, where 'to showcase' something means to exhibit outstanding qualities or skills. This transformation highlights the importance of presentation in various forms of entertainment, marketing, and industries focused on visual appeal.