display

dis|play1 [ dı`spleı ] noun count ***

1. ) an arrangement of things for people to look at:

a window display

display of: a unique display of ancient artifacts

2. ) a performance that is intended to entertain people:

a fireworks display

display of: a display of woodworking skills

3. ) an occasion when someone shows a particular feeling, quality, or attitude:

display of: Displays of emotion disgusted her.

a very public display of Anglo-American unity

4. ) usually singular a computer screen or similar piece of equipment that shows information

on display

in a place that is able to be seen by many people:

Her work is on display at the gallery.

place/put something on display: The costumes were placed on display in the museum.

display

dis|play 2 [ dı`spleı ] verb transitive ***

1. ) to put something in a particular place so that people can see it easily:

She displayed some of her paintings at the local art exhibit.

Could you display this poster in your window?

2. ) to show a feeling, quality, or attitude by the way you behave:

From an early age he displayed a talent for singing.

3. ) to show information on a computer screen:

An error message is displayed if invalid information is entered.