acting: Meaning and Definition of
act•ing
Pronunciation: (ak'ting), [key] — adj.
- serving temporarily, esp. as a substitute during another's absence; not permanent; temporary: the acting mayor.
- designed, adapted, or suitable for stage performance.
- provided with detailed stage directions for the performer: an acting version of a play.
—n. - the art, profession, or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc.
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