Acting Definition
ăktĭng
adjective
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another.
American Heritage
Adapted for performance on a stage.
An acting version of a play.
Webster's New World
That acts; functioning.
Webster's New World
Temporarily taking over the duties (of a specified position)
The acting chairman.
Webster's New World
Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
Acting President of the United States is a temporary office in the government of the United States.
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noun
The occupation of an actor.
American Heritage
The act, art, or occupation of performing in plays, movies, etc.
Webster's New World
Performance as an actor.
American Heritage
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- meretriciousness
- humbuggery
- performing
- playacting
- playing
- pantomime(acting without speaking)
- histrionism
- histrionicism
- histrionic
- footlights
- stage playing
- simulation
- feigning
- theatricality
- personation
Other Word Forms of Acting
Noun
Singular:
acting
Plural:
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