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Definition of
acting noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
acting
noun
noun
NAmE
/
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ˈæktɪŋ
/
/
[
uncountable
]
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the activity or profession of performing in plays, movies, etc.
She started her acting career while still in school.
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