exposition

1 a public showing of objects of interest an exposition of flying machines from the early days of aviation Synonyms display, exhibit, expo, exhibition, fair, showRelated Words demonstration, performance, presentation, production; extravaganza, pageant, spectacle; auction, offering, presentment, sale

2 a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event) the nonstop exposition of the ceremonies by the TV newscasters was both unnecessary and irritating Synonyms analysis, comment, commentary, play-by-playRelated Words annotation, explication; descant (also discant), note, observation, remark; report, review, write-up

3 a statement that makes something clear the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful Synonyms clarification, construction, elucidation, exegesis, explication, explanation, illumination, illustration, interpretation, road mapRelated Words paraphrase, restatement, translation; annotation, comment, commentary, epexegesis, gloss; deciphering, decoding; disentanglement, unscrambling; analysis; edification, enlightenment; definition, meaning; demonstration, enactment; justification, rationale, rationalization, reasoning; caution, caveat, warning