An occasion when something is shown.
"The exhibition of his paintings was showing in the downtown gallery last weekend."
In plain English: Showing is the act of displaying something so others can see it.
"The showing at the art gallery was much better than we expected."
Usage: Use this noun to refer specifically to an event or performance where items are displayed, such as a trade show or art showing. It differs from the verb form only by functioning as a countable instance of displaying rather than describing the act itself.
present participle of show
"The report is showing a significant increase in sales compared to last year."
In plain English: Showing means making something visible or letting people know you have it by displaying it.
"The new manager was showing her team how to use the software."
Showing comes from the Middle English word for "display" or "reveal," which itself evolved from Old English roots meaning "to look at." The term entered modern usage as a present participle describing the act of exhibiting something for others to see.