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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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   Definitions of display. noun. something intended to communicate a particular impression. “made a display of strength” synonyms: show. see more. noun. a visual representation of something. synonyms: presentation. see more. noun. something shown to the public. synonyms: exhibit, showing. see more. noun. exhibiting openly in public view.

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