disˇplay
(d
-spl
)
KEY
VERB:
disˇplayed
,
disˇplayˇing
,
disˇplays
VERB:
tr.
-
- To present or hold up to view.
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Computer Science
To provide (information or graphics) on a screen.
- To give evidence of; manifest.
- To exhibit ostentatiously; show off.
- To be endowed with (an identifiable form or character):
a shrub that displays hardiness.
- To express, as by gestures or bodily posture:
a smirk that displayed contempt.
- To spread out; unfurl:
The peacock displayed its fan.
VERB:
intr.
-
Computer Science
To provide information or graphics on a screen:
a personal computer that displays and prints.
NOUN:
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- The act of displaying.
- A public exhibition.
- Objects or merchandise set out for viewing by the public.
- A demonstration or manifestation:
a display of temper.
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-
Biology
A specialized pattern of behavior used to communicate visually, such as the presentation of colors or plumage by male birds as part of courtship or intimidation.
- An instance of such behavior.
- Ostentatious exhibition.
- An advertisement or headline designed to catch the eye.
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Computer Science
A video display.
- A visual representation of information.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English
displayen, from Anglo-Norman
despleier, from Medieval Latin
displicre,
to unfold, from Latin,
to scatter :
dis-,
apart ; see
dis-
+
plicre,
to fold; see
plek- in Indo-European roots
SYNONYMS:
display
, array
, panoply
, parade
, pomp
These nouns denote an impressive or ostentatious exhibition:
a tasteless display of wealth; an array of diamond rings; a panoply of medals; a parade of knowledge and virtue; ceremonial pomp.
See also Synonyms at
show.
