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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 › englishDISPLAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DISPLAY definition: 1. to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public: 2. to show…. Learn more.

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   When something is unfolded, the inside of it is put on display. In digital technology, the term display refers to a screen that shows the image produced by the machine. For example, smartphones, vehicles, and handheld cameras all have an internal display that displays images.

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   The meaning of DISPLAY is to place or spread (something) for people to see; also : to serve as a place for displaying (something). How to use display in a sentence.

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   When you display something, you show everyone. If you run up to someone in the street, throw your arms around her, and plant a big kiss on her face, you're displaying your affection for all the world to see. Besides public displays of emotion, a display can also be common and lifeless.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISPLAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DISPLAY meaning: 1. to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public: 2. to show…. Learn more.

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   Definition of display verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › DisplayDisplay - definition of display by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to show or exhibit; make visible. 2. to reveal; betray: to display fear. 3. to unfold; open out; spread out: to display a sail. 4. to show ostentatiously; flaunt. 5. to show (computer data) on a CRT or other screen.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISPLAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A display is an arrangement of things that have been put in a particular place, so that people can see them easily.

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    Display definition: to show or exhibit; make visible. See examples of DISPLAY used in a sentence.

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

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    DISPLAY definition: 1. a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at: 2. If something is on…. Learn more.