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   Dis·play

   /dəˈsplā/

   

   verb

   • 1. make a prominent exhibition of (something) in a place where it can be easily seen: "the palace used to display a series of Flemish tapestries" Similar exhibitshowput on showput on viewexpose to viewpresentunveilset fortharrangedisposearraylay outset out
   • ▪ (of a computer or other device) show (information) on a screen: "pressing the F1 key will display a help screen"
   • ▪ give a conspicuous demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill): "the aggressive kind of baseball he displayed as a player" Similar show offparadeflauntflourishrevealpublicizemake publicmake knowngive publicity tocall attention todraw attention toinformal:flashpushplughypeboostmanifestshow evidence ofevincebetraygive awayrevealdisclosedemonstrateshowOpposite hideconceal
   • ▪ (of a male bird, reptile, or fish) engage in a specialized pattern of behavior that is intended to attract a mate: "she photographed the peacock, which chose that moment to display"

   noun

   • 1. a performance, show, or event intended for public entertainment: "a display of fireworks"
   • ▪ a collection of objects arranged for public viewing: "the museum houses an informative display of rocks" Similar exhibitionexpositionexhibitarrayarrangementpresentationdemonstrationspectacleshowparadepageantextravaganzainformal:expodemo
   • ▪ a notable or conspicuous demonstration of a particular type of behavior, emotion, or skill: "a display of great virtuosity" Similar manifestationexpressionshowshowingindicationevidencebetrayalrevelationdisclosureOpposite concealment
   • ▪ conspicuous or flashy exhibition; ostentation: "a flagrant display of wealth" Similar ostentationostentatiousnessshowinessshowpompextravaganceornatenessflamboyancelavishnessresplendencesplendorsplendidnessinformal:swankswankinesspizzazzrazzle-dazzleflashinessglitzglitzinesssplashinessOpposite modesty
   • ▪ a specialized pattern of behavior by the males of some species of birds, reptiles, and fish that is intended to attract a mate: "the teal were indulging in delightful courtship displays"
   • ▪ the arrangement and choice of type in a style intended to attract attention.
   • 2. an electronic device for the visual presentation of data: "a 17-inch color display"
   • ▪ the process or facility of presenting data on a computer screen or other device: "the processing and display of high volumes of information"
   • ▪ the data shown on a computer screen or other device: "the user may wish to see the previous few words as handwriting before the display changes"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘unfurl, unfold’): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare ‘scatter, disperse’ (in medieval Latin ‘unfold’). Compare with deploy.

   Derivatives

   • 1. displayer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDISPLAY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at: a display of children's paintings. on display. B1. If something is on display, it is there for people to look at: Many old aircraft are on display at the museum. display noun (SHOW) B2. a performance or show for people to watch: a firework display. display noun (ON SCREEN) B1.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › displaydisplay | meaning of display in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Business Dictionary di‧splay1 /dɪˈspleɪ/ noun 1 [ countable, uncountable] an attractive arrangement of objects for people to look at or buy, for example in a shop enormous shops with beautiful window displays the wide range of goods on display → island display 2 [ uncountable] printing or page design to attract people’s ...

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › display_2display noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   /dɪˈspleɪ/ Idioms. [countable] an arrangement of things in a public place to inform or entertain people or advertise something for sale. a beautiful floral display. The window display changes once a month. display of something a display of photographs. The medals can be seen in a display cabinet on the first floor. a display window/stand/board.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › displaysDisplays Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   verb. dis· play di-ˈsplā. displayed; displaying; displays. Synonyms of display. transitive verb. 1. a. : to place or spread (something) for people to see. The gallery displays the work of local artists. It also comes with a wooden wall mount so you can proudly display it in your living room. Nathan Donkor.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › display_2display noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   an act of performing a skill or of showing something happening, in order to entertain a fireworks display a breathtaking display of acrobatics. an occasion when you show a particular quality, feeling, or ability by the way that you behave a display of affection/strength/wealth.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › displaydisplay - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 5, 2024 · The huge square box, parquet-floored and high-ceilinged, had been arranged to display a suite of bedroom furniture designed and made in the halcyon days of the last quarter of the nineteenth century, […].

8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › displayDisplay - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary Definition of 'display' To present, exhibit, or showcase something in a visible and prominent manner. "The store window was adorned with a vibrant display of colorful dresses." Detailed Meaning of 'display' When we display something, we make it visible or accessible for others to observe, appreciate, or interact with.