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display Definition

dis·play (di splā′)

transitive verb

  1. Obsolete to unfold; spread out; unfurl
  2. to unfold to the eye; put or spread out so as to be seen; exhibit
  3. to unfold to the mind; disclose; reveal
  4. to print conspicuously, as in large or fancy type

Etymology: ME displeien < OFr despleier < L displicare, to scatter, unfold < dis-, apart + plicare, to fold: see ply

noun

  1. a displaying; exhibition
  2. anything displayed; exhibit
  3. showy exhibition; ostentation
    1. a manifestation a display of courage
    2. a mere show of something that is not genuine a display of sympathy
  5. a visual representation of data, as on a computer video screen

adjective

designating printing type in larger sizes, used for headings, advertisements, etc.

display Synonyms

display

n.

  1. Pretentious show

    affectation, pretension, pedantry; see ostentation 2, vanity 1.

  2. A show

    exhibition, exhibit, presentation, representation, exposition, arrangement, demonstration, performance, revelation, procession, parade, pageant, spectacle, exposure, array, example, appearance, waxworks, fireworks, tinsel, carnival, fair, bravura, frippery, pomp, splendor, unfolding, manifestation, image, turnout, splash*, splurge*, chamber of horrors*; see also show 1, 2.

  3. Matter presented to encourage sale

    sample, layout, spread; see advertisement 2.

display Synonyms

display

v.

  1. To present for effect

    show off, exhibit, expose, uncover, open up, unfold, spread out, parade, manifest, unmask, present, represent, perform, flaunt, lay out, put out, set out, demonstrate, evidence, air, evince, disclose, visualize, unveil, arrange, lay bare, bring to view, make clear, reveal, impart, make known, promulgate, showcase; see also expose 1.

    Antonyms hide*, conceal*, veil. *

  2. To advertise

    illustrate, promote, publicize; see advertise 1, 2. See syn. study at show.

display Usage Examples

Object

  • frame: Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames.
  • poster: For example, you could display POSTERS in the windows of local shops.
  • image: You should try to get some of your images displayed at work.

Preposition: on

screen: These records can be displayed on the screen or printed out for later use.

Preposition: at

bottom: Displaying results Results are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Preposition: as

spacefill: Carboxypeptidase active site: Zinc, interacting histidines and water displayed as spacefill, with the rest of the protein in cartoon display.

Adjective modifier

  • floral: The town is well known for its prize-winning floral displays.
  • spectacular: Prior to the game there will be a spectacular firework display to celebrate the takeover by Barry Rubery.
  • graphical: Providing students with the ability to design and create working programs, with graphical displays, using the keyboard and mouse for input.
  • permanent: There is a permanent way display on the down platform, including a section of Broad Gage balk road.
  • interactive: They want to let it out to holiday makers in the winter and create a more interactive display during the summer.
  • impressive: The many varieties of plants include an impressive display of delphiniums arranged in groups around the border.

Converse of object

fly: Open daily from 10.30am with flying displays at 11.30am, 2pm and 4pm.

Modifies a noun

  • cabinet: John was aghast saying ' but we can't use those dirty old tables among our beautiful walnut display cabinets ' .
  • screen: Drivers are warned about incidents or delays via large overhead display screens.

Noun used with modifier

  • firework: The following day a firework display was held in front of the palace.
  • on-screen: Printing route styles Printed route style was not correctly inheriting the on-screen display style.
  • crystal: The graphics mode liquid crystal display facilitates plain-language, menu-based operating procedures and clear presentation results.
  • screen: The screen display shows ether the hole count or spindle revolutions.
  • poster: Poster Gallery This shows some poster displays of plant pathology topics shown at scientific meetings in recent years.