ACTING

Acting

Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play.

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acting

Noun

  1. An intended action or deed.
  2. Pretending.
  3. The occupation of an actor.
  4. The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions.

Verb

acting

Adjective

  1. 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.


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