To display or present something prominently to highlight its best features.
Originally a compound of 'show' plus 'case' referring to a display cabinet. The verb form evolved from the idea of putting something in a showcase to display it prominently.
The concept of showcasing transformed from literal glass display cases in 19th-century shops to become a metaphor for any prominent presentation - now we showcase talents, skills, or achievements just like merchants once showcased their finest goods.
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