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Definitions for Display

[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] Digital Technology . to output (data) on a screen.
[7] (of animals) to engage in a stereotyped behavior that conveys information to individuals of the same or another species.
[8] an act or instance of displaying; exhibition: a display of courage.
[9] an ostentatious show: a vulgar display of wealth.
[10] 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.
[11] an arrangement, as of merchandise, art objects, or flowers, designed to please the eye, attract buyers, etc.
[12] 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.
[13] 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.
[14] (tr) to show or make visible
[15] (tr) to disclose or make evident; reveal to display anger
[16] (tr) to flaunt in an ostentatious way to display military might
[17] (tr) to spread or open out; unfurl or unfold
[18] (tr) to give prominence to (headings, captions, etc) by the use of certain typefaces
[19] (intr) zoology to engage in a display
[20] the act of exhibiting or displaying; show a display of fear
[21] something exhibited or displayed
[22] an ostentatious or pretentious exhibition a display of his accomplishments
[23] an arrangement of certain typefaces to give prominence to headings, captions, advertisements, etc printed matter that is eye-catching
[24] electronics a device capable of representing information visually, as on a cathode-ray tube screen the information so presented
[25] 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
[26] (modifier) relating to or using typefaces that give prominence to the words they are used to set

Words related to Display

exhibit, parade, demonstration, act, array, presentation, example, reveal, boast, represent, perform, emblazon, flash, feature, publish, unveil, flaunt, disclose, demonstrate, advertise

Words nearby Display

displacement hull, displacement ton, displacement tonnage, displacer, displant, display, display ad, display advertisement, display advertising, display type, displayed

Origin of Display

1250–1300; Middle English desplayen < Anglo-French, Old French despleier < Late Latin displicāre to unfold. See dis-1, plicate

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

Word origin for Display

C14: from Anglo-French despleier to unfold, from Late Latin displicāre to scatter, from dis- 1 + plicāre to fold

Synonyms for Display

act, array, demonstration, example, exhibit, parade, presentation, affectation, arrangement, blaze, bravura, dash, exhibition, expo, exposition, exposure, fanfare, flourish, frame-up, frippery, front, layout, manifestation, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pageant, panorama, pedantry, pomp, pretension, pretentiousness, revelation, sample, scheme, shine, showboat, splash, splendor, splurge, spread, unfolding, vanity, arrayal, for show, grandstand play