Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense displays, present participle displaying, past tense, past participle displayed
1. verb
If you display something that you want people to see, you put it in a particular place, so that people can see it easily.
Among the war veterans proudly displaying their medals was Aubrey Rose. [VERB noun]
The cabinets display seventeenth-century blue-and-white porcelain. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: show, present, exhibit, unveil More Synonyms of display
Display is also a noun.
Most of the other artists whose work is on display were his pupils or colleagues.
2. verb
If you display something, you show it to people.
He displayed his scars to the twelve members of the jury. [VERB noun + to]
The chart can then display the links connecting these groups. [VERB noun]
3. verb
If you display a characteristic, quality, or emotion, you behave in a way which shows that you have it.
It was unlike Gordon to display his feelings. [VERB noun]
He has displayed remarkable courage in his efforts to reform the party. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: demonstrate, show, reveal, register More Synonyms of display
Display is also a noun.
Normally, such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother. [+ of]
4. verb
When a computer displays information, it shows it on a screen.
They started out by looking at the computer screens which display the images. [VERB noun]
Using the option to display only text speeds things up a lot. [VERB noun]
5. countable noun
A display is an arrangement of things that have been put in a particular place, so that peoplecan see them easily.
...a display of your work. [+ of]
She was leaning against a display case of prints of Paris.
Synonyms: exhibition, show, demonstration, presentation More Synonyms of display
6. countable noun
A display is a public performance or other event which is intended to entertain people.
...the firework display.
...gymnastic displays.
...the Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team.
7. countable noun [usually singular]
The display on a computer screen is the information that is shown there. The screen itself canalso be referred to as the display.
A hard copy of the screen display can also be obtained from a printer.
...obscure error messages appearing on the display.
8. See also liquid crystal display
More Synonyms of display
display in British English
(dɪˈspleɪ)
verb
1. (transitive)
to show or make visible
2. (transitive)
to disclose or make evident; reveal
to display anger
3. (transitive)
to flaunt in an ostentatious way
to display military might
4. (transitive)
to spread or open out; unfurl or unfold
5. (transitive)
to give prominence to (headings, captions, etc) by the use of certain typefaces
6. (intransitive) zoology
to engage in a display
noun
7.
the act of exhibiting or displaying; show
a display of fear
8.
something exhibited or displayed
9.
an ostentatious or pretentious exhibition
a display of his accomplishments
10.
a.
an arrangement of certain typefaces to give prominence to headings, captions, advertisements, etc
b.
printed matter that is eye-catching
11. electronics
a.
a device capable of representing information visually, as on a cathode-ray tube screen
b.
the information so presented
12. 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
13. (modifier)
relating to or using typefaces that give prominence to the words they are used toset
Derived forms
displayer (disˈplayer)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Anglo-French despleier to unfold, from Late Latin displicāre to scatter, from dis-1 + plicāre to fold
display in American English
(dɪˈspleɪ)
verb transitive
1. Obsolete
to unfold; spread out; unfurl
2.
to unfold to the eye; put or spread out so as to be seen; exhibit
3.
to unfold to the mind; disclose; reveal
4.
to print conspicuously, as in large or fancy type
noun
5.
a displaying; exhibition
6.
anything displayed; exhibit
7.
showy exhibition; ostentation
8.
a.
a manifestation
a display of courage
b.
a mere show of something that is not genuine
a display of sympathy
9.
a visual representation of data, as on a computer video screen
adjective
10.
designating printing type in larger sizes, used for headings, advertisements, etc.
SIMILAR WORDS: show
Word origin
ME displeien < OFr despleier < L displicare, to scatter, unfold < dis-, apart + plicare, to fold: see ply2
display in Mechanical Engineering
(dɪspleɪ)
Word forms: (regular plural) displays
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Control, instrumentation and metrology)
The display of a machine is the part that shows information from its sensors.
The reading on the display indicated that the level of carbon monoxide was rising.
A digital display shows the current gear, direction of travel, and many other types of vehicle information.
The display of a machine is the part that shows information from its sensors.
display in Retail1
(dɪspleɪ)
Word forms: (regular plural) displays
noun
(Retail: Merchandising)
A display is an arrangement of goods laid out to show them off at their best and so that customers can see what is on offer.
Cast your vote for your favorite artistic display in the retail windows in the mall.
The displays of goods in the store all had an Easter theme.
A display is an arrangement of goods laid out to show them off at their best and so that customerscan see what is on offer.
display case
display in Retail2
(dɪspleɪ)
Word forms: (present) displays, (past) displayed, (perfect) displayed, (progressive) displaying
verb
(Retail: Merchandising)
To display goods is to lay them out to show them off.
In response to customer desires, we are changing the way we decide which productsto display on endcaps.
Bridal gowns should be displayed to maximum advantage and not crammed onto rails.
To display goods is to lay them out to show them off.
display in Electrical Engineering
(dɪspleɪ)
Word forms: (regular plural) displays
noun
(Electrical engineering: Instrumentation, measuring, and testing)
A display is the visual representation of a signal on a screen.
Troubleshooting is faster with on-screen display of trends and captured events, even while background recording continues.
You can review the captured data on-screen, in color, and zoom on areas of interestand spread them out across the maximum useable width of the display.
A display is the visual representation of a signal on a screen.
liquid-crystal display
Examples of 'display' in a sentence
display
Church candles and display cases packed with bottles of champagne give it a romantic feel.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The cake and pastry display shows that the kitchen has real skill and determination.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Her jars of colourful cooking sauces make an eyecatching display.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But with a positive display we will give ourselves a good chance.
The Sun (2016)
You may also need to display these in a group task.
The Sun (2016)
It was the only place in the world where such displays could be seen in their original location.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We'd be dismissed in a heartbeat for displaying behaviour like hers.
The Sun (2016)
Perhaps some of today's young people could display a little more humility and willingness to muck in.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We could specify the display of nutritional information in all canteens and workplace restaurants.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is the opposite of ostentatious display.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
People who work at display screens regularly can be affected by glare from sunlight or artificial light.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
What unbelievably atrocious behaviour that woman displayed!
Kishlansky, Mark A. (editor) Sources of the West: Readings in Western Civilization, Volume 1: From the Beginningto 1715 (1995)
There will also be static displays and military vehicles.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They deserve to see more better displays from us.
The Sun (2012)
At least two objects on display in the exhibition are on stamps.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They are a quirky and unusual way to display flowers.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This display again showed how average his team is.
The Sun (2014)
To demand to make a public display of it can be problematic.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The gems were held in a single display case.
The Sun (2009)
The console displays diagnostic information about the web page being displayed.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
An ostentatious display of wealth like that could have easily got them burgled.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The display also shows off two new works painted directly onto the walls of the gallery.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Since an early age he had displayed a wisdom way beyond his years.
Jan Fennell FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003)
There was a line outside its display of people building their own Lego people withreal bricks.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Where sponsorship is reduced the eye-catching floral displays will get smaller.
The Sun (2010)
The video from the cameras is displayed on a screen where the rear-view mirror used to be.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
People attending fireworks displays yesterday faced downpours and gales, but worse weather is on the way.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The striker could not round off an eye-catching display with a goal.
The Sun (2011)
Do you want to see your work displayed across London?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Letters she wrote will be put on display at the exhibition showing that she wielded'considerable political power.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In other languages
display
British English: display /dɪˈspleɪ/ NOUN
Display is the act of exhibiting or showing something.
The artist's work is on display at the National Museum.
American English: display
Arabic: عَرْض
Brazilian Portuguese: exposição
Chinese: 显示
Croatian: izložba
Czech: vystavení
Danish: udstilling
Dutch: tentoonstelling
European Spanish: exposición
Finnish: näyttö näyttöpääte
French: étalage
German: Ausstellen
Greek: επίδειξη
Italian: esposizione
Japanese: 展示
Korean: 전시 보여주다
Norwegian: utstilling
Polish: wystawa
European Portuguese: exposição
Romanian: expoziție
Russian: выставка
Latin American Spanish: exposición
Swedish: display
Thai: โชว์
Turkish: sergileme
Ukrainian: показ
Vietnamese: sự trưng bày
British English: display /dɪˈspleɪ/ VERB
If you display something that you want people to see, you put it in a particular place, so that people can see it easily.
Old soldiers proudly displayed their medals.
American English: display
Arabic: يَعْرِضُ
Brazilian Portuguese: expor em exposição
Chinese: 显示
Croatian: izložiti
Czech: vystavit
Danish: vise
Dutch: tentoonstellen
European Spanish: exponer
Finnish: näyttää pitää esillä
French: montrer
German: ausstellen
Greek: επιδεικνύω
Italian: esporre
Japanese: 展示する
Korean: 전시하다
Norwegian: vise
Polish: pokazać
European Portuguese: expor
Romanian: a expune
Russian: показывать
Latin American Spanish: exponer
Swedish: förevisa
Thai: แสดง
Turkish: sergilemek
Ukrainian: показувати
Vietnamese: trưng bày
All related terms of 'display'
air display
an occasion when an air base is open to the public and a flying display and, usually, static exhibitions are held
LED display
a flat-screen device in which an array of light-emitting diodes can be selectively activated to display numerical and alphabetical information, used esp in pocket calculators , digital timepieces , measuring instruments, and in some microcomputers
display case
A display case is an enclosed structure for showing goods, often high-value goods such as jewellery .
display pack
an empty box , etc, on a shop shelf , advertising a piece of merchandise that, due to its value or size, is not stored on the shelf. The display pack is normally taken to the till and there exchanged, on payment, for the actual item
display panel
an electronic screen on which information can be displayed
display unit
a device with a screen that displays characters or graphics representing data in a computer memory . It usually has a keyboard or light pen for the input of information or inquiries
caller display
a facility which shows the number of an incoming call
display cabinet
a cabinet in a shop, museum , etc, that displays items
display emotion
An emotion is a feeling such as happiness, love , fear , anger , or hatred , which can be caused by the situation that you are in or the people you are with.
display screen
to show or make visible
display window
a window of a shop in which merchandise is displayed
graphic display
the way in which line drawings and text are displayed
screen display
to show or make visible
window display
an arrangement of items in a shop window
courtship display
behaviour that is aimed at attracting a mate
display a flag
A flag is a piece of cloth which can be attached to a pole and which is used as a sign , signal , or symbol of something, especially of a particular country.
firework display
a public event at which fireworks are set alight
display advertisement
an advertisement designed to attract attention by using devices such as conspicuous or elegant typefaces , graphics , etc
display advertising
advertising designed to attract attention by using devices such as conspicuous or elegant typefaces , graphics , etc
head-up display
the projection of readings from instruments onto a windscreen , enabling an aircraft pilot or car driver to see them without looking down
pay-and-display
denoting a car-parking system in which a motorist buys a permit to park for a specified period from a coin-operated machine and displays the permit on or near the windscreen of his or her car so that it can be seen by a parking attendant
seven-segment display
an arrangement of seven bars forming a square figure of eight , used in electronic displays of alphanumeric characters: any letter or figure can be represented by illuminating selected bars
single-line display
a display that presents information in a single line
visual display unit
a device with a screen that displays characters or graphics representing data in a computer memory . It usually has a keyboard or light pen for the input of information or inquiries
graphical display unit
an output device incorporating a cathode ray tube on which both line drawings and text can be displayed. It is usually used in conjunction with a light pen to input or reposition data
liquid-crystal display
A liquid crystal display is a display of information on a screen , which uses liquid crystals that become visible when electricity is passed through them.
visual display terminal
a device with a screen that displays characters or graphics representing data in a computer memory . It usually has a keyboard or light pen for the input of information or inquiries
plasma screen
A plasma screen is a type of thin television screen or computer screen that produces high-quality images.
VDT
A VDT is the same as a → VDU . VDT is an abbreviation for 'visual display terminal'.
VDU
A VDU is a machine with a screen which is used to display information from a computer. VDU is an abbreviation for 'visual display unit'.
Chinese translation of 'display'
display
(dɪsˈpleɪ)
n
(c) (in shop, at exhibition) 陈(陳)列 (chénliè) (种(種), zhǒng)