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   display

   /dɪˈspleɪ/

   verb

   • 1. put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen: "the palace used to display a series of tapestries" Similar exhibitshowput on showput on viewexpose to viewpresentunveilset fortharrangedisposearraylay outset out
   • ▪ show (data or an image) on a computer, television, or other screen: "pressing the F1 key will display a help screen"
   • ▪ give a clear demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill): "both players displayed a great deal of spirit" 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 behaviour that is intended to attract a mate: "she photographed the peacock, which chose that moment to display"

   noun

   • 1. a performance, show, or event staged 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 clear demonstration of an emotion, skill, or quality: "a hint of malice underlay his display of concern" Similar manifestationexpressionshowshowingindicationevidencebetrayalrevelationdisclosureOpposite concealment
   • ▪ the conspicuous exhibition of one's wealth; ostentation: "every clansman was determined to outdo the Campbells in display" Similar ostentationostentatiousnessshowinessshowpompextravaganceornatenessflamboyancelavishnessresplendencesplendoursplendidnessinformal:swankswankinesspizzazzrazzle-dazzleflashinessglitzglitzinesssplashinessOpposite modesty
   • ▪ a specialized pattern of behaviour by the males of certain 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 or images: "the colour display now costs £400"
   • ▪ the process or facility of presenting data or images on a computer screen or other device: "the processing and display of high volumes of information"
   • ▪ the data or images 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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   Learn the meaning of display as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. See how display can refer to a presentation, an exhibition, a device, or a behavior.

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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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   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.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb display, which means to put something in a place where people can see it easily, to show something to people, or to show a quality, feeling, skill or type of behaviour. See also synonyms, collocations and extra examples of display.

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   to display is literally to spread something out so that it may be most completely and favorably seen: to display goods for sale. to exhibit is to display something in a show: to exhibit the best flowers.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word display in different contexts. Find out how to use display as a noun to describe an arrangement, an act, an occasion, a screen, a device or a behaviour.

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