- display
- dis|play1 [ dı`spleı ] noun count ***1. ) an arrangement of things for people to look at:a window displaydisplay of: a unique display of ancient artifacts2. ) a performance that is intended to entertain people:a fireworks displaydisplay of: a display of woodworking skills3. ) 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 unity4. ) usually singular a computer screen or similar piece of equipment that shows informationon displayin 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.displaydis|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.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.