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display
[ dih-spley ]
verb (used with object)
- to show or exhibit; make visible:
to display a sign.
Antonyms:
- to reveal; betray:
to display fear.
Antonyms:
- to unfold; open out; spread out:
to display a sail.
- to show ostentatiously; flaunt.
Synonyms: , ,
- Printing. to give special prominence to (words, captions, etc.) by choice, size, and arrangement of type.
- Digital Technology. to output (data) on a screen.
verb (used without object)
- (of animals) to engage in a stereotyped behavior that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species.
noun
- an act or instance of displaying; exhibition:
a display of courage.
- an ostentatious show:
a vulgar display of wealth.
- Printing.
- 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.
- printed matter thus displayed.
- an arrangement, as of merchandise, art objects, or flowers, designed to please the eye, attract buyers, etc.
- Digital Technology.
- the visual representation of the output of an electronic device.
- the portion of an electronic device that shows this representation, as a screen, lens, or reticle.
- Animal Behavior.
- 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.
- an instance of such behavior.
display
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- tr to show or make visible
- tr to disclose or make evident; reveal
to display anger
- tr to flaunt in an ostentatious way
to display military might
- tr to spread or open out; unfurl or unfold
- tr to give prominence to (headings, captions, etc) by the use of certain typefaces
- intr zoology to engage in a display
noun
- the act of exhibiting or displaying; show
a display of fear
- something exhibited or displayed
- an ostentatious or pretentious exhibition
a display of his accomplishments
- an arrangement of certain typefaces to give prominence to headings, captions, advertisements, etc
- printed matter that is eye-catching
- electronics
- a device capable of representing information visually, as on a cathode-ray tube screen
- the information so presented
- 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
- modifier relating to or using typefaces that give prominence to the words they are used to set
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱·İ noun
- d· noun verb (used with object)
- d· verb (used with object)
- -徱· noun
- ܲd·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of display1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
An impressive display on Friday night ensured England cruised to a 5-0 victory over Belgium at Ashton Gate, oozing confidence and superiority.
Notable bands like TSOL, the Crowd, the Vandals and the Offspring will be among those featured, and an assortment of rare objects, artwork, flyers, photographs and personal mementos will be on display.
"You displayed aggressive behaviour to P before this and afterwards you showed disregard for his wellbeing."
There are open air supermarkets in the area with fresh fruit and vegetables being displayed, leaving owners concern about the public health risk posed by the waste pile.
But he kept the car on track and displayed a mature approach in the cockpit to getting to grips with a car that is renowned for its tricky behaviour.
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More About Display
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.
Where does display come from?
The first records of the term display come from the 1300s. It comes from the Late Latin 徱, meaning “to unfold.” When something is unfolded, the inside of it is put on display.
In digital technology, the term display refers to a screen that shows the image produced by the machine. For example, smartphones, vehicles, and handheld cameras all have an internal display that displays images. This means the screen is built into the device. Devices like desktop computers, cable boxes, and gaming systems all rely on an external display such as a television or monitor to display their visuals.
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What are some other forms related to display?
- displayer (noun)
- predisplay (noun, verb)
- redisplay (verb)
- self-display (noun)
What are some synonyms for display?
What are some words that share a root or word element with display?
What are some words that often get used in discussing display?
How is display used in real life?
Display is a common word with several meanings.
Poster Prints displaying nine striking paintings of the Tyne bridge, Holy Island, Transporter Bridge, Durham Cathedral, Angel of the North, St Mary's Lighthouse, Blyth Beach Huts, Bamburgh Castle and Penshaw Monument –
— Emily Ward (@emilywardartist)
How the hell are Australia doing this with 13 men.. Best defensive display we've seen
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial)
Maybe nothing. It's just me prototyping a little bit how the different tasks will be displayed on the user's dashboard. This is just ONE VIEW of 1-DAY planning. It should show the tasks, their labels and their priorities. And there is more to come 🔥🔨
— 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 • 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 ⚡ (@TheAmineAouragh)
Try using display!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for display?
A. exhibit
B. demonstration
C. concealment
D. presentation
When To Use
What are other ways to saydisplay?
A display is an exhibition or, sometimes, an ostentatious show. When should you use display instead of show, ostentation, or pomp? Find out on .
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