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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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   display: [verb] to put or spread before the view. to make evident. to exhibit ostentatiously.

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

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   display: 1 n something intended to communicate a particular impression “made a display of strength” Synonyms: show Types: big stick a display of force or power gaudery , pomp cheap or pretentious or vain display Type of: demo , demonstration a visual presentation showing how something works n a visual representation of something Synonyms: ...

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

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   13 meanings: 1. to show or make visible 2. to disclose or make evident; reveal 3. to flaunt in an ostentatious way 4. to spread.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisplay verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [transitive] display something to show a quality, feeling, skill or type of behaviour; to show signs of something. I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. He displays amazing skill with a golf club. The supporting cast displays real acting talent. These statistics display a definite trend.

8. 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.

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

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   The show featured a display of some of Mack's costume designs. The spacious lobby also functions as a display area. There was a prominent display of her photographs in the living room. We plan to mount a display of the children's work in the lobby area. a display of Roman coins; a glass-fronted display cabinet; the display windows of a ...

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

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISPLAY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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