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Etymology

• Early 16th century: from show (verb).

Meaning

• A performance, exhibition, or display.
• A theatrical performance.
• A public display of goods or services.
• A demonstration or display of skill or ability.
• A clear or definite sign of something.

Origin

The word "show" comes from the Middle English word "shewen", which in turn comes from the Old English word "sceawian", meaning "to look at" or "to observe". The word "show" originally referred to the act of presenting something to view, but has since come to refer to a wide range of performances, exhibitions, and displays.

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