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.
Wiktionary
Antonyms:
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

An intended action or deed.

Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Acting

Noun

Singular:
acting
Plural:
actings

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