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dis·play  (d-spl)
v. dis·played, dis·play·ing, dis·plays
v.tr.
1.
a. To present or hold up to view.
b. Computer Science To provide (information or graphics) on a screen.
2. To give evidence of; manifest.
3. To exhibit ostentatiously; show off.
4. To be endowed with (an identifiable form or character): a shrub that displays hardiness.
5. To express, as by gestures or bodily posture: a smirk that displayed contempt.
6. To spread out; unfurl: The peacock displayed its fan.
v.intr.
Computer Science To provide information or graphics on a screen: a personal computer that displays and prints.
n.
1.
a. The act of displaying.
b. A public exhibition.
c. Objects or merchandise set out for viewing by the public.
2. A demonstration or manifestation: a display of temper.
3.
a. 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.
b. An instance of such behavior.
4. Ostentatious exhibition.
5. An advertisement or headline designed to catch the eye.
6.
a. Computer Science A video display.
b. A visual representation of information.

[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.

display [dɪˈspleɪ]
vb
1. (tr) to show or make visible
2. (tr) to disclose or make evident; reveal to display anger
3. (tr) to flaunt in an ostentatious way to display military might
4. (tr) to spread or open out; unfurl or unfold
5. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) (tr) to give prominence to (headings, captions, etc.) by the use of certain typefaces
6. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (intr) Zoology to engage in a display
n
1. the act of exhibiting or displaying; show a display of fear
2. something exhibited or displayed
3. an ostentatious or pretentious exhibition a display of his accomplishments
4. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing)
a.  an arrangement of certain typefaces to give prominence to headings, captions, advertisements, etc.
b.  printed matter that is eye-catching
5. (Electronics) Electronics
a.  a device capable of representing information visually, as on a cathode-ray tube screen
b.  the information so presented
6. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) 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.
7. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (modifier) relating to or using typefaces that give prominence to the words they are used to set
[from Anglo-French despleier to unfold, from Late Latin displicāre to scatter, from dis-1 + plicāre to fold]
displayer  n

Display a series of things on show; a group of persons participating in some kind of gymnastic, military, or entertainment display. See also array.
In military deception, a static portrayal of an activity, force, or equipment intended to deceive the adversary's visual observation.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.displaydisplay - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"
demo, demonstration - a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response"
big stick - a display of force or power; "speak softly but carry a big stick"
gaudery, pomp - cheap or pretentious or vain display
2.displaydisplay - something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art"
show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill"
parade - a visible display; "she made a parade of her sorrows"
light show - a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
3.display - a visual representation of something
float - an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade
representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
Snellen chart - display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity
spectacle - an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
4.display - behavior that makes your feelings public; "a display of emotion"
disclosure, revealing, revelation - the speech act of making something evident
histrionics - a deliberate display of emotion for effect
production - a display that is exaggerated or unduly complicated; "she tends to make a big production out of nothing"
sackcloth and ashes - a display of extreme remorse or repentance or grief
5.display - exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage"
communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
acting out - (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
array - an impressive display; "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
screening, showing, viewing - the display of a motion picture
sight - anything that is seen; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights"
fanfare, ostentation, flash - a gaudy outward display
flaunt - the act of displaying something ostentatiously; "his behavior was an outrageous flaunt"
presentation - the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it; "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance"
6.display - an electronic device that represents information in visual form
caller ID - a small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you
alphanumeric display, digital display - a display that gives the information in the form of characters (numbers or letters)
display board, display panel, board - a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
flat panel display, FPD - a type of video display that is thin and flat; commonly used in laptop computers
monitoring device, monitor - display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor
raster - the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor
CRT screen, screen - the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
VDU, visual display unit - (British) British term for video display
window - (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
Verb1.display - 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"
show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please"
open - display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
bring forth, produce - bring out for display; "The proud father produced many pictures of his baby"; "The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him"
hold up - hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
bench - exhibit on a bench; "bench the poodles at the dog show"
moon - expose one's buttocks to; "moon the audience"
flaunt, ostentate, show off, swank, flash - display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car"
brandish - exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword"
model - display (clothes) as a mannequin; "model the latest fashion"
pose, posture, model, sit - assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
pillory, gibbet - expose to ridicule or public scorn
2.display - attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
court, romance, solicit, woo - make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary"

display
verb
1. show, present, exhibit, unveil, open to view, take the wraps off, put on view The cabinets display seventeenth-century porcelain.
show cover, hide, conceal, mask, veil, keep secret, secrete, keep dark
2. expose, show, reveal, bare, exhibit, uncover, lay bare, expose to view She displayed her wound.
3. demonstrate, show, reveal, register, expose, disclose, betray, manifest, divulge, make known, evidence, evince It was unlike him to display his feelings.
4. show off, parade, exhibit, sport (informal), flash (informal), boast, flourish, brandish, flaunt, vaunt, showboat, make a (great) show of, disport, make an exhibition of She does not have to display her charms.
noun
2. exhibition, show, demonstration, presentation, showing, array, expo (informal), exposition a display of your work
3. ostentation, show, dash, flourish, fanfare, pomp He embraced it with such confidence and display.
4. show, exhibition, demonstration, parade, spectacle, pageant, pageantry a dazzling dance display
Translations
display [dɪsˈpleɪ]
A. N
1. (= act of displaying) [of merchandise] → exposición f; (in gallery, museum) → exposición f, exhibición f; [of emotion, interest] → manifestación f, demostración f; [of force] → despliegue m
to be on displayestar expuesto
2. (= array) [of merchandise] → muestrario m, surtido m; (in gallery, museum) → exposición f
window display (in shop) → escaparate m
3. (= show) (Mil) → exhibición f, demostración f
a firework(s) displayfuegos mpl artificiales
4. (= ostentation) the party made a display of unityel partido se esforzó en dar una imagen de unidad
5. (Comput) (= act) → visualización f
B. VT
1. (= put on view) [+ goods, painting, exhibit] → exponer, exhibir; [+ notice, results] → exponer, hacer público
2. (= show) [+ emotion, ignorance] → mostrar, manifestar; [+ courage] → demostrar, hacer gala de
3. (= show ostentatiously) [+ one's knowledge] → alardear de, hacer alarde de
4. (Comput) → desplegar, visualizar
C. CPD display advertising N (Press) → pancartas fpl publicitarias, publicidad f gráfica
display case Nvitrina f
display screen, display unit N (Comput) → monitor m
display window Nescaparate m

display [dɪˈspleɪ]
n
[goods] (in shop)étalage m; [prices, posters, exam results] → affichage m
There was a lovely display of fruit in the window → Il y avait un superbe étalage de fruits en vitrine.
on display [exhibits] → exposé(e); [goods] → à l'étalage
Her best paintings were on display → Ses meilleurs tableaux étaient exposés.
(= computer display) (information on the screen)affichage m à l'écran; (physical device)écran m
[feeling, affection, courage] → manifestation f (pejorative)étalage m
(= show, spectacle) → spectacle m
a gymnastics display → un spectacle de gymnastique
a firework display → un feu d'artifice
(= military display) → parade f militaire
vt
(= show) [+ exhibits, collection] → exposer
(= reveal proudly) [+ medals] → porter, montrer
(pejorative) (= show off to people) [+ legs, chest] → exhiber; [+ wealth, knowledge] → faire étalage de
(= show evidence of) [+ talent] → faire preuve de; [+ courage, bravery] → faire preuve de; [+ symptoms] → manifester
[+ feelings] → montrer
[+ goods] → mettre à l'étalage, exposer
[+ results, departure times] → afficher
display cabinet display case nvitrine meuble)f >
display screen nécran m d'affichage

display
vt
(= show) objectzeigen; (Comput) → anzeigen; interest, couragezeigen, beweisen; ignorancean den Tag legen, beweisen; (ostentatiously) new clothes etcvorführen; feelingszur Schau stellen; powerdemonstrieren; exam results, noticeaushängen
(Comm) goodsausstellen
(Typ, Press) → hervorheben
viImponiergehabe zeigen; (birds)balzen
n
(of object)Zeigen nt; (of interest, courage)Zeigen nt, → Beweis m; (of ignorance)Beweis m; (ostentatious, of new clothes etc) → Vorführung f; (of feelings)Zurschaustellung f; (of power)Demonstration f; to make a great display of somethingetw groß zur Schau stellen; to make a great display of doing somethingetw betont auffällig tun; to be/go on displayausgestellt sein/werden; the painting goes on public display todaydas Gemälde wird heute öffentlich ausgestellt; these are only for displaydie sind nur zur Ansicht; I hope we don’t have another display (of temper) like thatich hoffe, wir kriegen nicht noch einmal denselben Tanz or dieselbe Schau (inf); she was not given to public displays of emotionsie zeigte ihre Gefühle nicht gerne in der Öffentlichkeit
(= exhibition of paintings etc)Ausstellung f; (= dancing display etc)Vorführung f; (= military, air display)Schau f; firework display(öffentliches) Feuerwerk
(Comm) → Auslage f, → Display nt
(Zool) → Imponiergehabe nt; (of bird)Balz f
(= visual display)Anzeige f

display:
display advertisement
nDisplayanzeige f
display advertising
nDisplaywerbung f
display cabinet
nSchaukasten m
display case
nVitrine f
display pack
nDisplaypackung f
display unit
n (Comput) → (Daten)sichtgerät nt, → Bildschirmgerät nt
display window
nSchaufenster nt

display [dɪsˈpleɪ]
1. n
a. (of goods for sale, paintings) → mostra, esposizione f (also window display) → vetrina; (of emotion) → manifestazione f; (of strength, authority, force, interest) → dimostrazione f (pej) (ostentation) → sfoggio, ostentazione f
on display (gen) → in mostra (goods) → in vetrina (results, art) → esposto/a
display window → vetrina
b. (military display) → parata (militare)
c. (computer display) → display m inv
2. vt (gen) → esporre; (ostentatiously) → ostentare, far sfoggio di; (emotion, ignorance) → mostrare, manifestare; (notice, results) → affiggere; (departure/arrival times) → indicare

display [dɪsˈpleɪ]
1. n
a. (of goods for sale, paintings) → mostra, esposizione f (also window display) → vetrina; (of emotion) → manifestazione f; (of strength, authority, force, interest) → dimostrazione f (pej) (ostentation) → sfoggio, ostentazione f
on display (gen) → in mostra (goods) → in vetrina (results, art) → esposto/a
display window → vetrina
b. (military display) → parata (militare)
c. (computer display) → display m inv
2. vt (gen) → esporre; (ostentatiously) → ostentare, far sfoggio di; (emotion, ignorance) → mostrare, manifestare; (notice, results) → affiggere; (departure/arrival times) → indicare

display
v display [diˈsplei]
1 to set out for show The china was displayed in a special cabinet. vertoon, uitstal, ten toon stel يَعْرِضُ (البِضاعَه) показвам vystavit fremvise; udstille ausstellen εκθέτω exhibir, exponer välja panema آشکار کردن؛ به معرض نمایش گذاشتن panna esille exposer לְהָצִיג प्रदर्श‍ित करना prikazati kiállít memajang sÿna, hafa til sÿnis esporre 展示する 전시하다 išdėstyti izstādīt mempamerkan uitstallen stille ut, vise fram wystawiać (na pokaz) exibir a ex­pune выставлять vystaviť razstaviti izložiti förevisa, skylta med นำเสนอ sergilemek 展覽 виставляти, демонструвати نمائش کرنا trưng bày
2 to show She displayed a talent for mimicry. toon يَكْشِفُ عَن، يُظْهِر излагам ukázat, prokázat fremvise zeigen δείχνω mostrar, manifestar, revelar (üles) näitama بروز دادن؛ نشان دادن ilmaista montrer לְהָצִיג प्रदर्शन करना pokazati bemutat memperlihatkan sÿna mostrare 見せる 보여주다 parodyti izrādīt menunjukkan ten toon spreiden (ut)vise, røpe, legge for dagen pokazać revelar a manifesta, a da dovadă de проявлять prejaviť prikazati pokazati visa [] แสดง göstermek 顯示 показувати مظاہرہ کرنا để lộ ra
n
1 (an) act of showing or making clear a display of military strength. vertoning, demonstrasie عَرْض излагане ukázka, předvedení forevisning; opvisning; udstilling die Zurschaustellung επίδειξη exhibición, demostración demonstreerimine نمایش؛ عیان سازی näyttö démonstration תְּצוּגָה प्रदर्शन prikazivanje, pokazivanje bemutató pameran sÿning dimostrazione 表示 과시 parodymas izrādīšana pameran demonstratie, vertoon forevisning, oppvisning, framvisning pokaz exibição demonstraţie демонстрация ukážka prikaz pokazivanje uppvisning, demonstration การสาธิต gösteri 展覽,顯示 демонстрація; прояв مظاہرہ sự trưng bày 览,
2 an entertainment etc intended to show the ability etc of those taking part a dancing display. vertoning lewer عَرض تَرْفيهي излагане předvedení opvisning; forestilling die Schau επίδειξη exhibición demonstratsioon نمایش esitys manifestation מִפגָן प्रदर्शन, नुमाइश predstava bemutató pertunjukan sÿning dimostrazione 展示会 선보임 viešas pasirodymas skate pameran demonstratie forestilling, framvisning popisy exibição demonstraţie показ predvedenie predstava izložba uppvisning การแสดง gösteri 表演舞會 показ تماشا sự thể hiện
3 something which shows or sets out something else an advertising display. sierreklame إظْهار، عَرْض проява výstava, předvedení reklametavle die Auslage διάταξη, έκθεση exposición väljapanek شی مورد نمایش esittelyteline exposition, étalage תְּצוּגָה प्रदर्शन prikaz bemutatás pameran sÿning dimostrazione 展示 노출 paroda izcelšana menunjukkan uitstalling utstilling; oversiktstavle wystawa exposição expoziţie выставка; экспонат výstava prikaz; zaslon prikaz utställning, skyltning, reklam[] การแสดง sergileme 陳列 виставка اشارات یا معلومات کا پردے یا کسی چیز پر پیش کیا جانا đồ vật trưng bày
4 the part of a video recorder, calculator, digital watch etc that shows numbers, the date, time, or other information. vertooneenheid شاشَةُ العَرْض монитор displej displayvindue die Anzeige (Display) οθόνη visor kuvar صفحه نمایش näyttö écran צָג डिस्प्ले ekran, zaslon kijelző layar display, schermo 展示する 표시 ekranas, displėjus displejs paparan display vindu, skjerm, tegnrute wyświetlacz дисплей displej, zobrazovacia jednotka prikazovalnik ekran text-, bildskärm, display ส่วนที่แสดงผล ekran 顯示器 виставка گھڑی ، کیلکولیٹر وغیرہ پر عدد، وقت وغیرہ دکھانے والا اسکرین hiển thị

display ابداء, يَعْرِض vystavení, vystavit udstilling, vise ausstellen επιδεικνύω, επίδειξη exponer, exposición näyttää, näyttö étalage, montrer izlog, izložiti esporre, schermo 展示, 展示する 전시, 전시하다 tentoonstellen, tentoonstelling utstilling, vise pokazać, wystawa expor, exposição дисплей, показывать display, förevisa แสดง, โชว์ sergileme, sergilemek sự trưng bày, trưng bày 显示


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And that she should seem to consider me a spectacle, and totally overlook her own merits in that respect, was another puzzling thing, and a display of magnanimity, too, that was surprising in one so young.
He then rang his bell, and ordered an elderly woman-servant to rise immediately, and come to him; and in the meantime was so eager in contemplating the beauty of innocence, appearing in those lively colours with which infancy and sleep always display it, that his thoughts were too much engaged to reflect that he was in his shirt when the matron came in.
We have no aristocracy of blood, and having therefore as a natural, and indeed as an inevitable thing, fashioned for ourselves an aristocracy of dollars, the display of wealth has here to take the place and perform the office of the heraldic display in monarchical countries.
 
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