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dis·play (di splā′)

transitive verb

  1. Obsolete to unfold; spread out; unfurl
  2. to unfold to the eye; put or spread out so as to be seen; exhibit
  3. to unfold to the mind; disclose; reveal
  4. to print conspicuously, as in large or fancy type

Etymology: ME displeien < OFr despleier < L displicare, to scatter, unfold < dis-, apart + plicare, to fold: see ply

noun

  1. a displaying; exhibition
  2. anything displayed; exhibit
  3. showy exhibition; ostentation
    1. a manifestation a display of courage
    2. a mere show of something that is not genuine a display of sympathy
  5. a visual representation of data, as on a computer video screen

adjective

designating printing type in larger sizes, used for headings, advertisements, etc.

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display Synonyms

display

n.

  1. Pretentious show

    affectation, pretension, pedantry; see ostentation 2, vanity 1.

  2. A show

    exhibition, exhibit, presentation, representation, exposition, arrangement, demonstration, performance, revelation, procession, parade, pageant, spectacle, exposure, array, example, appearance, waxworks, fireworks, tinsel, carnival, fair, bravura, frippery, pomp, splendor, unfolding, manifestation, image, turnout, splash*, splurge*, chamber of horrors*; see also show 1, 2.

  3. Matter presented to encourage sale

    sample, layout, spread; see advertisement 2.


display

v.

  1. To present for effect

    show off, exhibit, expose, uncover, open up, unfold, spread out, parade, manifest, unmask, present, represent, perform, flaunt, lay out, put out, set out, demonstrate, evidence, air, evince, disclose, visualize, unveil, arrange, lay bare, bring to view, make clear, reveal, impart, make known, promulgate, showcase; see also expose 1.

    Antonyms hide*, conceal*, veil. *

  2. To advertise

    illustrate, promote, publicize; see advertise 1, 2. See syn. study at show.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

display Usage Examples

Object

  • frame: Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames.

Preposition: on

  • screen: These records can be displayed on the screen or printed out for later use.

Preposition: at

  • bottom: Displaying results Results are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Preposition: as

  • spacefill: Carboxypeptidase active site: Zinc, interacting histidines and water displayed as spacefill, with the rest of the protein in cartoon display.

Adjective modifier

  • floral: The town is well known for its prize-winning floral displays.

Converse of object

  • fly: Open daily from 10.30am with flying displays at 11.30am, 2pm and 4pm.

Modifies a noun

  • cabinet: John was aghast saying ' but we can't use those dirty old tables among our beautiful walnut display cabinets ' .

Noun used with modifier

  • firework: The following day a firework display was held in front of the palace.
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