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exhibit

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

The English word “exhibit” has 9 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
  2. To demonstrate.
  3. To submit (a physical object) to a court as evidence.
  4. To put on a public display.
  5. To administer as a remedy.

noun

  1. An instance of exhibiting.
  2. That which is exhibited.
  3. A public showing; an exhibition.
  4. An article formally introduced as evidence in a court.

Etymology

From Latin exhibitus, perfect passive participle of exhibeō (“to hold forth, present, show, display”), from ex (“out of, from”) + habeō (“to have, hold”); see habit.

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