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Verb: display  di'spley
  1. To show, make visible or apparent
    "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship";
    - expose, exhibit
     
  2. Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
    "The peacock displayed its colourful feathers to attract a mate"
     
  3. (computing) to render or show content on a screen
    "The monitor displays the video at 4K resolution"
Noun: display  di'spley
  1. Something shown to the public
    "the museum had many displays of oriental art";
    - exhibit, showing
     
  2. A visual representation of something
    "The museum created an impressive display of ancient artifacts";
    - presentation
     
  3. An electronic device that represents information in visual form
    "The video display showed real-time data from the satellite";
    - video display
     
  4. Something intended to communicate a particular impression
    "made a display of strength";
    - show
     
  5. Behaviour that makes your feelings public
    "a display of emotion"
     
  6. Exhibiting openly in public view
    "a display of courage"

Derived forms: displayed, displaying, displays

Type of: communication, court, demo, demonstration, disclosure, electronic device, representation, revealing, revelation, romance, show, solicit, woo

Encyclopedia: Display