Grammar fix
show up as
to appear as something, especially on a screen or in a report
to be displayed or seen as a particular thing, especially on a computer screen, device, or in a report.
phrasal verbB2occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- When you connect your phone, it might show up as a new device on your computer.technology
- During my internship, I had to check the sales data every morning. Sometimes, errors would show up as red marks in the report, so it was easy to spot problems quickly.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: show up as + noun/adjective
WrongThe file shows up like an error.
RightThe file shows up as an error.
'Show up AS' something, not 'like'.
Patternshow up as + noun/adjective
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; 'is displayed as ... within the application' is system-manual language.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
show up asas pendingas an erroras unreadon the screen
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'show up' (to arrive). 'Show up as' focuses on how something is displayed or identified.