exhibition
/ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण एक्सिबिशन
प्रदर्शनी
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a collection of things, such as works of art or products, shown to the public
प्रदर्शनी
- an exhibition of Madhubani paintings
- the trade exhibition at Pragati Maidan
- We visited an art exhibition at the city museum.
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- The book exhibition attracts thousands of visitors every winter.
- Her photographs will be on exhibition until Sunday.
Synonyms show display exposition fair expo
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[sing.] ~ of sth
the act of showing a skill or a feeling
(कौशल, भावना का) प्रदर्शन
- an exhibition of bad temper
- a brilliant exhibition of batting
- The match was a fine exhibition of fast bowling.
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- Her speech was an exhibition of calm and good sense.
- The child's tantrum was a loud exhibition of temper.
Synonyms display demonstration show manifestation
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
an exhibition of + noun
Use of to name what is shown in the exhibition.
प्रदर्शनी में जो दिखाया जाए, उसके लिए 'of' आता है।
- There is an exhibition of handloom cloth at the fair ground.
- The school held an exhibition of science models.
on exhibition / on display
Use on exhibition for items currently being shown to the public.
जनता को दिखाई जा रही वस्तुओं के लिए 'on exhibition' आता है।
- The manuscripts are on exhibition until Sunday.
exhibition + at/in + place
Use at or in for the venue of the exhibition.
प्रदर्शनी के स्थान के लिए 'at' या 'in' आता है।
- The book exhibition at Pragati Maidan drew large crowds.
an exhibition of + feeling/skill
It can also mean a public show of skill or emotion, often with a negative sense.
इसका अर्थ कौशल या भावना का सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन भी हो सकता है, प्रायः नकारात्मक भाव में।
- His loud outburst was an exhibition of bad temper.
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verb + exhibition
holdorganisevisitopencurate
- The college organised an exhibition of student art.
adjective + exhibition
arttradebooktravellingphotographic
- A trade exhibition was held in Chennai.
exhibition + noun
hallcentrestallticketmatch
- We bought tickets for the exhibition hall.
exhibition + of + noun
of paintingsof sculptureof skillsof productsof old coins
- She saw an exhibition of old coins.
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- Radhika's painting was chosen for the district exhibition.
राधिका की पेंटिंग ज़िला प्रदर्शनी के लिए चुनी गई।
- The science exhibition will remain open for three days.
विज्ञान प्रदर्शनी तीन दिन तक खुली रहेगी।
- Thousands visited the trade exhibition in Mumbai.
मुंबई की व्यापार प्रदर्शनी में हज़ारों लोग आए।
- The two teams played an exhibition match for charity.
दोनों टीमों ने दान के लिए एक प्रदर्शन मैच खेला।
- The museum has an exhibition of freedom-movement photographs.
संग्रहालय में स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के चित्रों की प्रदर्शनी है।
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✗ The exhibition was opened by the Collector in the Gandhi Hall on 5 March.
✓ The exhibition was opened by the Collector at the Gandhi Hall on 5 March.
For a specific venue of an event, at is the usual preposition.
किसी आयोजन के विशेष स्थल के लिए प्रायः 'at' आता है।
✗ The exhibition will be remained open till Sunday.
✓ The exhibition will remain open till Sunday.
Remain is intransitive and cannot be used in the passive.
'Remain' intransitive है और इसका passive नहीं बनता।
✗ The paintings are in exhibition.
✓ The paintings are on exhibition.
The fixed phrase is on exhibition.
स्थिर phrase 'on exhibition' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Exhibition, exhibit and fair are all linked to public display, but each names something different.
तीनों सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन से जुड़े हैं, पर हर शब्द अलग चीज़ बताता है।
A public show of many things in one place.
एक स्थान पर कई वस्तुओं का सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन।
- She visited an art exhibition.
A single item displayed in a museum or exhibition.
संग्रहालय या प्रदर्शनी में रखी एक अकेली वस्तु।
- The ancient coin was the best exhibit.
An event with stalls for selling goods or entertainment.
ऐसा आयोजन जिसमें सामान बेचने या मनोरंजन के स्टॉल होते हैं।
- We went to the village fair.
¶Idioms 1
make an exhibition of yourself
to behave in a silly way in public
सबके सामने तमाशा बनना
- Stop shouting; you are making an exhibition of yourself.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
show display exposition fair expo demonstration manifestation
AaSpelling
ex·hi·bi·tion
With a silent h after x and -bition (not 'exibition' or 'exhebition'); the verb exhibit, the person who shows things an exhibitor.
x के बाद silent h और अंत में -bition ('exibition' या 'exhebition' गलत है); verb exhibit, चीज़ें दिखाने वाला exhibitor।
?Which word?
Keep apart exhibition (a show), exposition (a detailed explanation, or a large fair) and expedition (a journey).
Exhibition (प्रदर्शनी), exposition (विस्तृत व्याख्या, या बड़ा मेला) और expedition (यात्रा) को अलग रखिए।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A person who behaves so as to attract attention is an exhibitionist.
'ध्यान खींचने के लिए व्यवहार करने वाला' exhibitionist।