Display
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈpleɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Display is a noun meaning A show or spectacle.
Meaning
A show or spectacle.
More Meanings
- A piece of work to be presented visually.
- A device, furniture or marketing-oriented bulk packaging for visual presentation for sales promotion.
- (computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.
- (computing) The presentation of information for visual or tactile reception.
- (transitive) To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.
- (intransitive) To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.
- (military) To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line, deploy.
Example Sentences
The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.
The Englishmen[…]display their ranks and[…]press hard upon their enemies.
And from his seat took pleasure to display / The city so adorned with towers.
Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.
Word Forms
- displays
- displaying
- displayed
Synonyms for display
Depending on context, synonyms include splay, exhibit, show, reveal, expose, presentation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exhibit, showing, show, presentation, expose, reveal.
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