Definitions for display
dɪˈspleɪdis·play

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. display, show(noun)

   something intended to communicate a particular impression

   "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"

2. display, exhibit, showing(noun)

   something shown to the public

   "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art"

3. display, presentation(noun)

   a visual representation of something

4. display(noun)

   behavior that makes your feelings public

   "a display of emotion"

5. display(noun)

   exhibiting openly in public view

   "a display of courage"

6. display, video display(verb)

   an electronic device that represents information in visual form

7. expose, exhibit, display(verb)

   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"

8. display(verb)

   attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

GCIDE(1.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Display(v. t.)

   (Computers) To output (results or data) in a visible manner on the screen of a monitor, CRT, or other device.

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

2. Display(n.)

   (Electronics) An electronic device on which the output signal of another electronic device may be presented in a visual form; -- also called display device. Typically the display device it is the screen of a cathode-ray tube, as in a computer monitor, but other forms of visual display such as LED or liquid crystal devices are also used. The printed output from a computer or other device is not considered as a display.

3. Display(n.)

   (Computers) The output signal from a computer program, displayed on a display device. The displayed signal may consist of letters, numbers, or any graphical image.

4. Display(n.)

   (Biology) a pattern of behavior, such as showing a body part to another animal, by which one animal conveys information to another, as for mating or defense.

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. display(Noun)

   A show or spectacle.

2. display(Noun)

   An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

3. display(Verb)

   To spread out, to unfurl.

4. display(Verb)

   To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Display(verb)

   to unfold; to spread wide; to expand; to stretch out; to spread

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

2. Display(verb)

   to extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

3. Display(verb)

   to spread before the view; to show; to exhibit to the sight, or to the mind; to make manifest

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

4. Display(verb)

   to make an exhibition of; to set in view conspicuously or ostentatiously; to exhibit for the sake of publicity; to parade

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

5. Display(verb)

   to make conspicuous by large or prominent type

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

6. Display(verb)

   to discover; to descry

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

7. Display(verb)

   to make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

8. Display(noun)

   an opening or unfolding; exhibition; manifestation

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

9. Display(noun)

   ostentatious show; exhibition for effect; parade

   Etymology: [OE. displaien, desplaien, OF. despleier, desploier, F. dployer; pref. des- (L. dis-) + pleier, ploier, plier, F. ployer, plier, to fold, bend, L. plicare. See Ply, and cf. Deploy, Splay.]

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1. Display

   Display is a form of animal behaviour, linked to survival of the species in various ways. One example of display used by some species can be found in the form of courtship, with the male usually having a striking feature that is distinguished by colour, shape or size, used to attract a female. In other instances, species may exhibit territorial display behaviour, in order to preserve a foraging or hunting territory for its family or group. A third form is exhibited by tournament species in which males will fight in order to gain the 'right' to breed.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Display

   dis-plā′, v.t. to unfold or spread out: to exhibit: to set out ostentatiously: (print.) to make prominent by large type, wide spacing, &c.—n. a displaying or unfolding: exhibition: ostentatious show.—p.adj. Displayed′, unfolded: spread: printed in prominent letters: (her.) erect, with wings expanded, as a bird.—n. Display′er. [O. Fr. despleier—des (= L. dis), neg., and plier, ploier—L. plicāre, to fold; doublet, deploy. See Ply.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. display

   In military deception, a static portrayal of an activity, force, or equipment intended to deceive the adversary

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. display

   A type of structure which enables visibility.

   Display boards are used in various airports and on roads etc.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 8, 2020  

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1. display

   The display symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the display symbol and its characteristic.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'display' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2343

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'display' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3787

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'display' in Nouns Frequency: #850

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'display' in Verbs Frequency: #367

How to pronounce display?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of display in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of display in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of display in a Sentence

1. Andrew Carnegie:

   This, then, is held to be the duty of the man of wealth: First, to set an example of modest, unostentatious living, shunning display or extravagance; to provide moderately for the legitimate wants of those dependent upon him; and, after doing so, to consider all surplus revenues which come to him simply as trust funds, which he is called upon to administer, and strictly bound as a matter of duty to administer in the manner which, in his judgment, is best calculated to produce the most beneficial results for the community --the man of wealth thus becoming the mere trustee and agent for his poorer brethren, bringing to their service his superior wisdom, experience and ability to administer, doing for them better than they would or could do for themselves.

2. Mitch Landrieu:

   These monuments will be preserved until an appropriate place to display them is determined. Once removed, we will have the opportunity to join together and select new unifying symbols that truly reflect who we are today.

3. Elliot Timms:

   The veteran, who served two tours in Afghanistan, has been running 15 miles almost every single day, regardless of the weather. Though he usually makes his daily runs in Kansas City, he has also carried out his patriotic runs in Washington, D.C. three times. Timms said he hopes his display of patriotism will overshadow the negativity from other American citizens. I'm countering voices of negativity and defeatism in our country with a more uplifting, proud, and powerful gesture of patriotism, because those negative voices don't speak for all of America, he said. He added: When people see me running across the landscape with the American flag, perhaps it will cause them to pause for a moment and consider the meaning, value and importance of that flag and our country represents.

4. The VA hospital:

   The remaining decorations were removed by the decoration donor and her representatives. we acknowledge that the corrective action should have been to display the faith-specific holiday decoration along with multiple religious faith symbols.

5. State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford:

   Until a suitable alternative is developed, we should instead devote greater attention toward civics and ensuring students understand our democratic processes and how they can be involved, i'm also alarmed that people continue to display symbols of hate, such as the recent display of the Confederate flag in Evanston.

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