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dis⋅play

  [di-spley]
–verb (used with object)
1. to show or exhibit; make visible: to display a sign.
2. to reveal; betray: to display fear.
3. to unfold; open out; spread out: to display a sail.
4. to show ostentatiously; flaunt.
5. Printing. to give special prominence to (words, captions, etc.) by choice, size, and arrangement of type.
6. Computers. to output (data) on a CRT or other screen.
–verb (used without object)
7. (of animals) to engage in a stereotyped behavior that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species.
–noun
8. an act or instance of displaying; exhibition: a display of courage.
9. an ostentatious show: a vulgar display of wealth.
10. Printing.
a. 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.
b. printed matter thus displayed.
11. an arrangement, as of merchandise, art objects, or flowers, designed to please the eye, attract buyers, etc.
12. the visual representation of the output of an electronic device, as the screen of a cathode ray tube.
13. Animal Behavior.
a. 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.
b. an instance of such behavior.
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Origin:
1250–1300; ME desplayen < AF, OF despleier < LL displicāre to unfold. See dis- 1 , plicate

Related forms:
dis⋅play⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1, 2. Display, evince, exhibit, manifest mean to show or bring to the attention of another or others. To display is literally to spread something out so that it may be most completely and favorably seen: to display goods for sale. To exhibit is to display something in a show: to exhibit the best flowers. They may both be used for showing (off) one's qualities or feelings: He displayed his wit. He exhibited great surprise. To evince and to manifest also mean to show feelings or qualities: to evince or manifest surprise, interest. 4. flourish, parade, air. 8. See show.

Antonyms:
1, 2. conceal.
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dis·play   (dĭ-splā')   
v.   dis·played, dis·play·ing, dis·plays

v.   tr.

    1. To present or hold up to view.

    2. Computer Science To provide (information or graphics) on a screen.

  2. To give evidence of; manifest.

  3. To exhibit ostentatiously; show off.

  4. To be endowed with (an identifiable form or character): a shrub that displays hardiness.

  5. To express, as by gestures or bodily posture: a smirk that displayed contempt.

  6. To spread out; unfurl: The peacock displayed its fan.

v.   intr.
Computer Science To provide information or graphics on a screen: a personal computer that displays and prints.
n.  

    1. The act of displaying.

    2. A public exhibition.

    3. Objects or merchandise set out for viewing by the public.

    4. Biology A specialized pattern of behavior used to communicate visually, such as the presentation of colors or plumage by male birds as part of courtship or intimidation.

    5. An instance of such behavior.

    6. Computer Science A video display.

    7. A visual representation of information.

  2. A demonstration or manifestation: a display of temper.

    1. Biology A specialized pattern of behavior used to communicate visually, such as the presentation of colors or plumage by male birds as part of courtship or intimidation.

    2. An instance of such behavior.

    3. Computer Science A video display.

    4. A visual representation of information.

  4. Ostentatious exhibition.

  5. An advertisement or headline designed to catch the eye.

    1. Computer Science A video display.

    2. A visual representation of information.


[Middle English displayen, from Anglo-Norman despleier, from Medieval Latin displicāre, to unfold, from Latin, to scatter : dis-, apart; see dis- + plicāre, to fold; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]
Synonyms: These nouns denote an impressive or ostentatious exhibition: a tasteless display of wealth; an array of diamond rings; a panoply of medals; a parade of knowledge and virtue; ceremonial pomp. See Also Synonyms at show.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Word Origin & History

display 
1292, from O.Fr. despleier "unfold, spread out," from L. displicare "to scatter," from dis- "un-, apart" + plicare "to fold" see ply (v.)). Properly of sails or flags (and unconnected to play), meaning of "reveal, exhibit" is c.1380.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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