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 Verb 1. to show 2. to reveal or make evident: to display anger Noun 1. the act of exhibiting or displaying 2. something displayed 3. an exhibition 4. Electronics a device capable of representing information visually, as on a screen 5. Zool a pattern of behaviour by which an animal attracts attention while courting, defending its territory, etc. [Anglo-French despleier to unfold]
Display a series of things on show; a group of persons participating in some kind of gymnastic, military, or entertainment display. See also array.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  display - 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" | | 2. |  display - 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 somethingfloat - 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"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" | | 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" sight - anything that is seen; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights" 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 formcaller ID - a small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you 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 window - (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen | | Verb | 1. | 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" 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" | | 2. | display - attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals |
display verb 3. demonstrate, show, reveal, register, expose, disclose, betray, manifest, divulge, make known, evidence, evince verb 4. show off, parade, exhibit, sport ( informal) flash ( informal) boast, flourish, brandish, flaunt, vaunt, make a (great) show of, disport, make an exhibition of noun 5. proof, exhibition, demonstration, evidence, expression, exposure, illustration, revelation, testimony, confirmation, manifestation, affirmation, substantiation
In military deception, a static portrayal of an activity, force, or equipment intended to deceive the adversary's visual observation.
 Translations display [dɪsˈpleɪ] n (= exhibition) → exposición f; (COMPUT) → visualización f; ( ostentatiously) → lucir;
 display [dɪsˈpleɪ] n [ of goods] → étalage m; affichage m;
 display [dɪsˈpleɪ] n ( in shop) → Auslage f; (pej) → Zurschaustellung f; on display → ausgestellt
 display [dɪsˈpleɪ] n → mostra; esposizione f [ of feeling etc] → manifestazione f (= military display); parata (militare) (= computer display); display m inv;
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