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display

[dih-spley]

verb (used with object)

  1. to show or exhibit; make visible.

    to display a sign.

    Antonyms:
  2. to reveal; betray.

    to display fear.

    Antonyms:
  3. to unfold; open out; spread out.

    to display a sail.

  4. to show ostentatiously; flaunt.

    Synonyms: , ,
  5. Printing.to give special prominence to (words, captions, etc.) by choice, size, and arrangement of type.

  6. Digital Technology.to output (data) on a screen.



verb (used without object)

  1. (of animals) to engage in a stereotyped behavior that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species.

noun

  1. an act or instance of displaying; exhibition.

    a display of courage.

  2. an ostentatious show.

    a vulgar display of wealth.

  3. Printing.

    1. the giving of prominence to particular words, sentences, etc., by the choice, size, and arrangement of types and position, as in an advertisement, headline, or news story.

    2. printed matter thus displayed.

  4. an arrangement, as of merchandise, art objects, or flowers, designed to please the eye, attract buyers, etc.

  5. Digital Technology.

    1. the visual representation of the output of an electronic device.

    2. the portion of an electronic device that shows this representation, as a screen, lens, or reticle.

  6. Animal Behavior.

    1. a pattern of behavior, as posturing, calling, or exposing a color patch, that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species.

      a threat display.

    2. an instance of such behavior.

display

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) to show or make visible

  2. (tr) to disclose or make evident; reveal

    to display anger

  3. (tr) to flaunt in an ostentatious way

    to display military might

  4. (tr) to spread or open out; unfurl or unfold

  5. (tr) to give prominence to (headings, captions, etc) by the use of certain typefaces

  6. (intr) zoology to engage in a display

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the act of exhibiting or displaying; show

    a display of fear

  2. something exhibited or displayed

  3. an ostentatious or pretentious exhibition

    a display of his accomplishments

    1. an arrangement of certain typefaces to give prominence to headings, captions, advertisements, etc

    2. printed matter that is eye-catching

  4. electronics

    1. a device capable of representing information visually, as on a cathode-ray tube screen

    2. the information so presented

  5. zoology a pattern of behaviour in birds, fishes, etc, by which the animal attracts attention while it is courting the female, defending its territory, etc

  6. (modifier) relating to or using typefaces that give prominence to the words they are used to set

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • displayer noun
  • predisplay noun
  • redisplay verb (used with object)
  • self-display noun
  • undisplaying adjective
  • 徱ˈ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of display1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English desplayen, displayen, from Anglo-French, Old French despleier, desplier, desploier, from Late Latin “to unfold”; dis- 1, -fold
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of display1

C14: from Anglo-French despleier to unfold, from Late Latin to scatter, from dis- 1 + to fold
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Synonym Study

Display, evince, exhibit, manifest mean to show or bring to the attention of another or others. 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. They may both be used for showing (off ) one's qualities or feelings: He displayed his wit. He exhibited great surprise. To evince and to manifest also mean to show feelings or qualities: to evince or manifest surprise, interest.
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Irish signage has been a key point of contention at Stormont, with parties clashing over proposals to spend £150,000 on bilingual displays at Belfast's Grand Central Station.

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The BBC reported in February the supermarkets were displaying posters and video screens showing devices which create a nicotine-containing vapour by heating tobacco with an electric current.

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Critics have likened the display to the type of state spectacle more often seen in autocratic nations.

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Instead, she wants to highlight that "anyone should enter art places, or museums or churches, wherever art is displayed, in a more respectful way".

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The ceremony dates back to the 17th Century and sees regimental colours being displayed in front of the monarch - with the colours of the Coldstream Guards to be presented this year.

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When To Use

What does display mean?

To display is to make visible or show to others, as in Francis’s teacher displayed his homework on the “Good Job!” board.A display is an arrangement or showing, as in The art display included paintings and sketches by the famous artist.To display can also mean to reveal or betray, as when you display your feelings with the look on your face.Less commonly, to display means to unfold or spread out, the way a sail does in the wind.Example: We bought the display model so we ended up saving a few dollars.

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