In a message dated 10/11/03 12:28:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

<< 'exhibit' applies particularly to an object or
collection of things put on view at a fair, exhibition or other public
show.  'exhibition' applies to a public show of works of art, rare objects
of any kind, lace, commercial objects, etc. (ok, I added the word 'lace').
 >>

I think to American ears, grown accustomed to the shorthand of the press, 
exhibit sounds 'right' while exhibition sounds a tad pretentious.  But I'm not 
aware of strict usage either way.   
Susan in Florida

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