See Also: acting out(medicine)
cis acting(medicine)
acting(encyclopedia)
self-acting(medicine)
acting(2)(dictionary)
acting(1)(dictionary)
Acting out(health)
acting 2, noun(dictionary)
acting 1, adjective(dictionary)
Acting in concert(finance)

acting(2) (iou)



acting noun. L16.
[from ACT verb + -ING1.]
Performance; execution. L16.
The performance of deeds; in pl., doings, practices, etc. arch. E17.
Sir W. Scott The great actings which are now on foot.
The performing of plays etc.; the art or occupation of performing parts in plays, films, etc.; simulation. M17.
The putting forth of energy, activity, etc.; operation. M17.
Comb.: acting copy a copy of a play etc. specially prepared for actors' use, with stage-directions, cuts, etc.; acting part, acting play a part or play with good dramatic qualities; acting version = acting copy above.