Acting

a.	1.	Operating in any way.
	2.	Doing duty for another; officiating; as, an acting superintendent.

Noun	1.	acting - the performance of a part or role in a drama Synonyms: performing, playacting, playing
Adj.	1.	acting - serving temporarily especially as a substitute; "the acting president"

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