American English pronunciation
How to pronounce display
IPA transcription: [dɪsp'leɪ]
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Noun
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something intended to communicate a particular impression
“made a display of strength”
“a show of impatience”
“a good show of looking interested”
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something shown to the public
“the museum had many exhibits of oriental art”
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a visual representation of something
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behavior that makes your feelings public
“a display of emotion”
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exhibiting openly in public view
“a display of courage”
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an electronic device that represents information in visual form
Verb
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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”
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attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
Usage examples
- Treisman created a display of four objects flanked by two black numbers.
- Honey Days also displays a large parade on its main street.
- On display, the frozen sculpture is glowing from within.
- At right is displayed the web color dark khaki.
- All four medals are on display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
- The number he wore is still attached to the suit on display.
- The show displays similar characteristics to Jim Henson's "Bear in the Big Blue House".
- Though Mozler displays a calm temperament, this is seen mainly in captive bred snakes.
- Copies of the icon are also commonly displayed in houses, businesses, and public transport.
- Displayed at right is the color Sandy tan.