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Definition of
acting adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
acting
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈæktɪŋ
/
/
[
only before noun
]
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doing the work of another person for a short time
synonym
temporary
the acting manager
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