Meaning of display in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈspleɪ/

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  1. Verb

    display

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘unfurl, unfold’): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare‘scatter, disperse’ (in medieval Latin ‘unfold’). Compare with deploy

    Definitions

    1. to show, make visible or apparent

    Examples

    • « The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month »
    • « Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts? »
    • « National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. make clear and visible

    Examples

    • « The article revealed the policies of the government »

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  3. 3. attract attention by displaying some body part or posing

    Examples

    • « of animals »

  4. Noun

    display

    Definitions

    1. something intended to communicate a particular impression

    Examples

    • « made a display of strength »
    • « a show of impatience »
    • « a good show of looking interested »

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  5. 2. something shown to the public

    Examples

    • « the museum had many exhibits of oriental art »

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  6. 3. an electronic device that represents information in visual form
  7. 4. a visual representation of something

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  8. 5. behavior that makes your feelings public

    Examples

    • « a display of emotion »
  9. 6. exhibiting openly in public view

    Examples

    • « a display of courage »

    Derived terms

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