Meaning of "showcase" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF SHOWCASE

showcase  [ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHOWCASE

Showcase is a verb and can also act as a noun and an adjective.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb showcase in English.

WHAT DOES SHOWCASE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of showcase in the English dictionary

The first definition of showcase in the dictionary is a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop. Other definition of showcase is a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage. Showcase is also to exhibit or display.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SHOWCASE

PRESENT

Present

I showcase

you showcase

he/she/it showcases

we showcase

you showcase

they showcase

Present continuous

I am showcasing

you are showcasing

he/she/it is showcasing

we are showcasing

you are showcasing

they are showcasing

Present perfect

I have showcased

you have showcased

he/she/it has showcased

we have showcased

you have showcased

they have showcased

Present perfect continuous

I have been showcasing

you have been showcasing

he/she/it has been showcasing

we have been showcasing

you have been showcasing

they have been showcasing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I showcased

you showcased

he/she/it showcased

we showcased

you showcased

they showcased

Past continuous

I was showcasing

you were showcasing

he/she/it was showcasing

we were showcasing

you were showcasing

they were showcasing

Past perfect

I had showcased

you had showcased

he/she/it had showcased

we had showcased

you had showcased

they had showcased

Past perfect continuous

I had been showcasing

you had been showcasing

he/she/it had been showcasing

we had been showcasing

you had been showcasing

they had been showcasing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will showcase

you will showcase

he/she/it will showcase

we will showcase

you will showcase

they will showcase

Future continuous

I will be showcasing

you will be showcasing

he/she/it will be showcasing

we will be showcasing

you will be showcasing

they will be showcasing

Future perfect

I will have showcased

you will have showcased

he/she/it will have showcased

we will have showcased

you will have showcased

they will have showcased

Future perfect continuous

I will have been showcasing

you will have been showcasing

he/she/it will have been showcasing

we will have been showcasing

you will have been showcasing

they will have been showcasing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would showcase

you would showcase

he/she/it would showcase

we would showcase

you would showcase

they would showcase

Conditional continuous

I would be showcasing

you would be showcasing

he/she/it would be showcasing

we would be showcasing

you would be showcasing

they would be showcasing

Conditional perfect

I would have showcase

you would have showcase

he/she/it would have showcase

we would have showcase

you would have showcase

they would have showcase

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been showcasing

you would have been showcasing

he/she/it would have been showcasing

we would have been showcasing

you would have been showcasing

they would have been showcasing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you showcase
we let´s showcase
you showcase

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to showcase

Past participle

showcased

Present Participle

showcasing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SHOWCASE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «showcase» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of showcase

display · exemplar · ideal · model · paragon · showpiece

TRANSLATION OF SHOWCASE

Find out the translation of showcase to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of showcase from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «showcase» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 展示柜
• Translator English - Spanish: vitrina
• English: showcase
• Translator English - Hindi: शोकेस
• Translator English - Arabic: إستعراض
• Translator English - Russian: витрина
• Translator English - Portuguese: vitrina
• Translator English - Bengali: প্রদর্শনী
• Translator English - French: vitrine
• Translator English - Malay: Pameran
• Translator English - German: Schaukasten
• Translator English - Japanese: ショーケース
• Translator English - Korean: 유리 상자
• Translator English - Javanese: Pertunjukan
• Translator English - Vietnamese: giới thiệu
• Translator English - Tamil: காட்சி
• Translator English - Marathi: प्रदर्शनार्थ मांडणे
• Translator English - Turkish: vitrin
• Translator English - Italian: teca
• Translator English - Polish: wizytówka
• Translator English - Ukrainian: вітрина
• Translator English - Romanian: vitrina
• Translator English - Greek: βιτρίνα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: showcase
• Translator English - Swedish: showcase
• Translator English - Norwegian: utstillingsvindu

10 QUOTES WITH «SHOWCASE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word showcase.

1

Jill Abramson

The printed newspaper is a powerful showcase for news, opinion and advertising.

2

Naima Adedapo

It's funny because a lot of people that know me as a dancer, don't know that I'm a singer, and a lot of people that know I can sing don't know I can dance. And so, I feel like at some point I have to show them both and really be able to display it and showcase it, and put that out there.

3

Scott Adkins

Back when I used to struggle with how I could define myself in the film business, I knew that I'd always remain true to myself and what I wanted to accomplish. The style of action I showcase is quite different from other stars we usually see, but I'm remaining true to myself, and hopefully this comes across.

4

Ian Anderson

I think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, first of all, has got to be put into the context of being an American cultural showcase. It's there to be a museum showcase of all that's great about American music.

5

Ibrahim Babangida

There is also work to do in the evolution of a stable family life and values, and in ensuring that the Nigerian family is built on core values that will form the bedrock of the future society. We must showcase the ideals of family life and be models of family values.

6

Bryan Batt

I think in your home, you should only use colors that you look good in. It's a little self-serving but think if it as you're on a stage. Not with any pressure, but you want to showcase yourself.

7

Mathew Baynton

I went to drama school and, after that, went to Paris to train at a place called Ecole Philippe Gaulier. When I came home, I realised I'd have to have a serious stab at it. I didn't have an agent and didn't have the traditional drama school showcase, so I started a comedy group with a couple of friends.

8

Kit Bond

For this reason, it is essential that our Nation's rural transportation professionals be provided with the necessary tools and support to promote and showcase the value, benefits, and accomplishments of rural transportation planning and development.

9

Vir Das

The idea is to do out-of-the-box films that showcase my versatility and talent.

10

Mamie Gummer

I play-acted and started performing, which just logically led to doing it in school, which led to studying it in college, which led to auditioning to the showcase in New York. And then I had an agent, and I was an actress.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHOWCASE»

Discover the use of showcase in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to showcase and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Neoliberalism’s Fractured Showcase: Another Chile is Possible

This collection focuses on the multiple consequences of neoliberal policies in Chile and places its "showcase" status and its re-democratization process into serious question.

Ximena de la Barra, 2011

Nebula Awards Showcase 2010

This year's compilation includes stories by: ?Ursula K. LeGuin ?Catherine Asaro ?John Kessel ?Nina Kiriki Hoffman ?Harry Harrison, this year's Grandmaster

Bill Fawcett, 2010

Death's Showcase: The Power of Image in Contemporary Democracy

An interdisciplinary exploration of the visual presence of death in contemporary culture.

Ariella Azoulay, 2003

Pop Showcase for Strings: For Solo Or String Orchestra

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Nebula Awards Showcase 2004

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Vonda N. McIntyre, 2004

Nebula Awards Showcase 2003

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA

Nancy Kress, 2003

Nebula Awards Showcase 2006

Each year, the members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America(r) bestow the Nebula Awards to authors whose exemplary fiction represents the most thought-provoking and entertaining work the genre has to offer.

Gardner Dozois, 2009

Student-Led Conferencing Using Showcase Portfolios

Serve up parent, teacher, and student satisfaction with this recipe for blending two ingredients of success: portfolios and student-led conferences.

Barbara P. Benson, Susan P. Barnett, 2005

New Media Showcase 8: The Digital Sourcebook

The only annual creative source book devoted to the digital artists revolutionizing visual communication today Contains more than 450 4-color electronically generated images Features a valuable professional directory, listing general ...

American Showcase, 1998

Nebula Awards Showcase

Nebula Awards Showcase collects the year's most preeminent science fiction and fantasy in one essential volume.

Gardner Dozois, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHOWCASE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term showcase is used in the context of the following news items.

Garvey to showcase acts on iPlayer

"It's a chance to raid the BBC archives and showcase music videos old and new whilst continuing alongside shows like Later With Jools Holland, All Shook Up, ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»

Photos: 2015 Gamecock Showcase Camp

... 2015 Gamecock Showcase Camp. South Carolina held its annual Gamecock Showcase camp on Saturday, June 13, 2015, inside Williams-Brice Stadium. «The State, Jun 15»

Google highlights best-in-class app designs with Material Design …

To do this, Google is launching the Material Design Showcase on the Play Store and issuing Material Design Awards to select apps for the first time. «9 to 5 Google, May 15»

Legendary WWE Announcer Confirms Showcase Mode For 'WWE …

WWE announcer Jerry Lawler has revealed in an interview with Cerrito Live on May 17 that the new game will feature an “Attitude Era”-themed Showcase story ... «International Business Times, May 15»

UCLA's Spring Showcase offers glimpse at the Bruins' new faces

For the UCLA faithful, that chance will come at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rose Bowl, where the Bruins will host this year's Spring Showcase. Under head coach ... «LA Daily News, Apr 15»

Footprints showcase Thrones scenery

"We aim to build on the success of last year's campaign, reaching out to the show's global fan base and to showcase the spectacular scenery of Northern Ireland. «Belfast Telegraph, Apr 15»

Pasadena Showcase 2015: 5 before and afters (with photos)

The entry's emerald green fireplace used to feature a matching pair of hand-painted floral vases at opposite ends of the surround. But designer Ana Maria ... «LA Daily News, Apr 15»

Shamir And Courtney Barnett Have Their Coronation At NPR's …

... are two of the potentially brightest stars in the music world right now, and it was a pleasure to see them go back-to-back last night at NPR's SXSW showcase. «Stereogum, Mar 15»

Buy WWE 2K15, Get the Showcase Season Pass Free

By Evan CampbellFor roughly the next two weeks, people who purchase WWE 2K15 will receive the Showcase Season Pass free of charge. The WWE 2K staff ... «IGN, Mar 15»

McDonald's Decides to Pay Bands at SXSW Music Showcase

Last week, indie-pop duo Ex Cops made headlines with a scathing Facebook post, alleging that McDonald's asked them to play a South by Southwest showcase ... «RollingStone.com, Mar 15»