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Britannica Dictionary definition of DISPLAY
[+ object]
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to put (something) where people can see it
— sometimes used figuratively
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Students displayed their projects at the science fair.
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The results are displayed [=shown] on the computer screen.
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Toys were displayed in the store window.
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Her awards are prominently/proudly displayed on the mantel.
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The museum displays relics found during the excavation of the site.
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The tree displays pretty pink flowers in the spring.
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to show that you have (an emotion, quality, skill, etc.)
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He displayed no emotion when I told him the news.
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I was impressed by the care she displayed in making the flower arrangements.
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The children displayed [=exhibited] no interest in learning how to play the piano.
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The rookie player displayed great skill.
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The company has displayed exceptional dedication to this community.
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display
/dɪˈspleɪ/
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displays
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/dɪˈspleɪ/
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displays
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISPLAY
[count]
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an arrangement of objects intended to decorate, advertise, entertain, or inform people about something
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Each table had a beautiful display of flowers. = Each table had a beautiful flower display.
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the bookstore's display of dictionaries = the bookstore's dictionary display
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The library's current display features locally made crafts.
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There is a display [=exhibit, exhibition] of his early paintings at the museum.
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Her trophies are in a display case/cabinet.
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a store's window display [=a display of products shown in a store's window]
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an event at which something is done or shown to impress or entertain people
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The celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
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an action, performance, etc., which shows very clearly that you have some ability, feeling, quality, etc.
— usually + of
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a display of anger
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In a remarkable display of generosity, the students gave the money they had raised for the class trip to their sick classmate.
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the soccer player's impressive display of footwork
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shocking displays of wealth in a country of extreme poverty
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He disapproved of their public displays of affection. [=hugging, kissing, etc., in public]
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an electronic device (such as a computer monitor) that shows information
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The computer comes with a high-resolution color display.
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The display showed an error message.
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a calculator's display screen
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biology
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a way of behaving that a bird or animal uses to show another bird or animal that it wants to mate, fight, etc.
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courtship/threat displays
on display
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put somewhere for people to see
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in a display
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Autographed baseballs are on display at the show.
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Only a few of the artifacts will be put on display. = Only a few of the artifacts will go on display.
