display

Display is defined as to show or make visible.

(verb)

Setting up a Christmas tree in the middle of town is an example of a way to display.

The definition of a display is an exhibition or a show of something.

(noun)

Paintings and craft items at an art show are an example of an art display.

See display in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

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

noun

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

adjective

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

See display in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb dis·played, dis·play·ing, dis·plays

verb, transitive

a. To present or hold up to view.
b. Computer Science To provide (information or graphics) on a screen.
To give evidence of; manifest.
To exhibit ostentatiously; show off.
To be endowed with (an identifiable form or character): a shrub that displays hardiness.
To express, as by gestures or bodily posture: a smirk that displayed contempt.
To spread out; unfurl: The peacock displayed its fan.

verb, intransitive

Computer Science To provide information or graphics on a screen: a personal computer that displays and prints.

noun

a. The act of displaying.
b. A public exhibition.
c. Objects or merchandise set out for viewing by the public.
A demonstration or manifestation: a display of temper.
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.
Ostentatious exhibition.
An advertisement or headline designed to catch the eye.
a. Computer Science A video display.
b. A visual representation of information.