display
/dis'plei/
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Definition
Noun:
- An electronic device that shows information visually: A screen or monitor that presents data, images, or video.
- An open exhibition or public showing: The act of presenting something for people to see.
- A demonstration or outward show of a feeling or quality: Behavior that publicly reveals an emotion, attitude, or characteristic.
- A visual representation of something: An arrangement of items or images designed to be seen.
- Something shown to the public: An object or collection of objects presented for viewing, often in a museum or store.
Verb:
- To show or make visible: To present something to view.
- To exhibit openly: To put something on public show.
- To demonstrate or reveal a quality or feeling: To behave in a way that makes an internal state apparent to others.
- To attract attention by conspicuous presentation: Often used in biology regarding animals showing body parts.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The new smartphone has a very bright display. (Referring to the screen)
- The fireworks were a spectacular display. (Referring to a public show)
- Her calm demeanor was a remarkable display of self-control. (Referring to a demonstration of a quality)
- The museum has a fascinating display of ancient pottery. (Referring to a collection shown to the public)
Verb:
- The museum will display the artist's paintings next month.
- The peacock displays its colorful feathers to attract a mate.
- He displayed great kindness to the stranger.
- Store windows display the latest fashions.
Advanced Usage
- "On display": Being shown publicly for people to see.
- The rare diamond is now on display at the gallery.
- "Make a display of": To show something openly, often to attract attention or admiration.
- He made a great display of his wealth.
- "Display behavior" (Biology/Zoology): Specific, often ritualized actions used for communication.
- The bird's mating display involves a complex dance.
Variants and Related Words
- Display case (n): A cabinet with glass sides for showing objects.
- Display window (n): A store window where goods are shown.
- Digital display (n): An electronic screen showing information in numbers or graphics.
- Display ad (n): A visually prominent advertisement in print or online media.
Synonyms
- Exhibit (v/n): To show publicly; something shown publicly.
- Show (v/n): To cause or allow to be seen; a spectacle or presentation.
- Demonstrate (v): To show clearly by giving proof or evidence.
- Reveal (v): To make previously unknown information visible or known.
- Presentation (n): The process of showing something.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Display" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically conveyed directly or with prepositions like "on.")
Related Idioms
- A dazzling/brave/gaudy display: Used to describe a show that is very impressive, courageous, or overly bright/showy.
- The military parade was a dazzling display of precision.
- A display of force/power: A show intended to warn or intimidate by demonstrating strength.
- The naval ships conducted a display of force near the border.
Noun
- an electronic device that represents information in visual form
- exhibiting openly in public view
- a display of courage
- behavior that makes your feelings public
- a display of emotion
- a visual representation of something
- something shown to the public
- the museum had many exhibits of oriental art
- something intended to communicate a particular impression
- made a display of strength
- a show of impatience
- a good show of looking interested
Verb
- attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
- to show, make visible or apparent
- 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