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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items.
2. 2
   a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home wordnet
3. 3
   A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.
4. 4
   a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To display, demonstrate, show, or present. transitive

   "I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Synonyms

All synonyms

display casevitrinevitrinecasecasecounter

Example

More examples

"Until now the city of Bilbao has been characterized as a showcase for arts and culture."

Etymology

From show + case.

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