ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Show-up

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Show-up is a noun meaning (law enforcement) The showing of a suspect to a victim by police in the hope of identifying the suspect as the culprit.

Meaning

(law enforcement) The showing of a suspect to a victim by police in the hope of identifying the suspect as the culprit.

More Meanings

  1. At Eton College, a reward for good schoolwork (which is shown to one's housemaster and tutor and signed).

Word Forms

Antonyms for show-up

Common opposites include rip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does show-up mean?

Show-up means (law enforcement) The showing of a suspect to a victim by police in the hope of identifying the suspect as the culprit.

What is the opposite of show-up?

Possible antonyms include rip.

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