display
to show or exhibit; make visible: to display a sign.
to reveal; betray: to display fear.
to unfold; open out; spread out: to display a sail.
to show ostentatiously; flaunt.
Printing. to give special prominence to (words, captions, etc.) by choice, size, and arrangement of type.
Digital Technology. to output (data) on a screen.
(of animals) to engage in a stereotyped behavior that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species.
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.
Origin of display
1synonym study For display
Other words for display
Opposites for display
Other words from display
- dis·play·er, noun
- pre·dis·play, noun, verb (used with object)
- re·dis·play, verb (used with object)
- self-dis·play, noun
- un·dis·play·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for display
/ (dɪˈspleɪ) /
(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
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
Origin of display
1Derived forms of display
- displayer, noun
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