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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › displayDisplay Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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. Synonym Discussion of Display.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › displayDISPLAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

5. 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. ...a display of your work. [+ of] She was leaning against a display case of prints of Paris.

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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   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.

8. 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.