display

Formsdisplays, displaying, displayed

Pluraldisplays (some meanings)

1. 1
   show (things)verbtransitive

   To show something openly so that people can see it clearly.

   The museum displays old coins in a glass case.

   She wanted to display her medal on the wall.

   Similarshow, exhibit, demonstrate, reveal, showcase

   Oppositehide, conceal, mask, disguise

2. 2
   noununcountable

   The showing of things in a public place so people can look at them, as in "on display".

   The dinosaur bones are on display at the museum until spring.

   Her paintings will go on display at the town library next month.

   UsageSay things are on display or go on display.

   Similarexhibition, showing, show

3. 3
   screennouncountable

   A screen on a phone, computer, or other device that shows pictures and words.

   Like a window into the computer: everything it wants to show you appears there.

   The display on my phone cracked when I dropped it.

   Turn down the brightness of the display to save battery.

   Similarscreen, monitor

   Note
4. 4
   nouncountable

   A way of showing a feeling, quality or skill, often so that people can clearly see it.

   The fans cheered the team's display of skill in the second half.

   She tried to stay calm, but her display of joy was hard to miss.

   UsageSay a display of anger, joy or skill.

   Similarshow, demonstration, expression, manifestation

5. 5
   a show to watchnouncountable

   A show that people watch, often with bright lights, color, or movement.

   The fireworks made a beautiful display over the lake.

   We watched a display of traditional dancing at the festival.

   UsagePeople often say fireworks display.

   Similarshow, spectacle, demonstration, performance

6. 6
   store standnouncountable

   A stand, shelf, or box in a store that holds products so shoppers will notice and buy them.

   The candy display near the checkout always tempts the kids.

   Workers set up a big display of sunscreen by the store's front door.

   Similarstand, rack, showcase

7. 7
   nouncountable

   Work, like a poster or a school project, made for people to look at.

   Her science fair display showed how plants grow toward light.

   Each student made a display about a country for the class wall.

   Similarexhibit, installation

8. 8
   noununcountable

   The way a machine shows information so people can see it or feel it.

   The app lets you change the display of dates from numbers to words.

   Large print makes the display of prices easy for older shoppers to read.

   Similarpresentation, rendering, representation, visualization

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