displayed; displaying; displays
1
a
: to place or spread (something) for people to see
The gallery displays the work of local artists.
It also comes with a wooden wall mount so you can proudly display it in your living room.—
Nathan Donkor
Nathan DonkorIf the system displays an error message, you may need to adjust your settings …—Andy Wolber
Andy Wolber
also
: to serve as a place for displaying (something)
… a … shop window displaying shimmering silk scarves … —Ute Junker
Ute Junker As the robot worked, a screen displayed its progress. —Dominic Rushe
Dominic Rushe
b
: to make (an emotion, quality, skill, etc.) evident
displayed great skill
displayed an interest in music
She displayed no emotion upon hearing the news.
c
: to exhibit conspicuously and usually in an ostentatious manner
displayed their wealth
He liked to display his extensive knowledge of Greek mythology.
2
obsolete
: descry
1
: to make a breeding (see breeding sense 4) display
During the mating season king penguins displayed with potential partners: closing their eyes, stretching their heads skyward and moving them in a half-circle to "take peeks" at one another.—Ella Davies
Ella Davies2
: to be visible or make something visible (as on the screen of a digital device)
… a rearview camera that displays on the navigation screen when he backs up …—Anita Hamilton
Anita HamiltonThis system would allow the computer to display on the television for multimedia presentations …—Kellie B. Gormly
Kellie B. Gormly3
obsolete
: show off
often attributive
1
a(1)
: a setting or presentation of something in open view
a fireworks display
(2)
: a clear sign or evidence : exhibition
a display of courage
b
: ostentatious show
worldly display
c
: an eye-catching arrangement by which something is exhibited
a display of artifacts
merchandise in a window display
—often used with onher early paintings are currently on display
d
: an electronic device (such as a LCD) or part of a device (such as the screen of a tablet) that presents information in visual form
a temperature display
also
: the visual information presented
e
: type (see type entry 1 sense 2), composition, or printing designed to catch the eye
2
zoology
: a pattern of behavior exhibited especially by male birds in the breeding season
Synonyms
Examples of display in a Sentence
Verb
Students displayed their projects at the science fair.
Toys were displayed in the store window.
Her awards are prominently displayed on the mantel.
The museum displays relics found during the excavation of the site.
He displayed no emotion when I told him the news.
I was impressed by the care she displayed in making the flower arrangements.
The rookie player displayed great skill.
The company has displayed exceptional dedication to this community.
Noun
The library's current display features locally made crafts.
Her trophies are in a display case.
The celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
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Many ovulation tests display two lines: a control line and a test line.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Lots of Tools for Artists and Designers With higher-resolution displays becoming more common, your old images sometimes might not be good enough anymore.
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Verb
The course will cover how 2D and 3D biological images are acquired, stored, displayed, manipulated and transformed.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Many ovulation tests display two lines: a control line and a test line.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
The decrease is attributed to lower global demand for interactive flat panel displays.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Lots of Tools for Artists and Designers With higher-resolution displays becoming more common, your old images sometimes might not be good enough anymore.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Display.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/display. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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display
1 of 2 verb
dis·play
dis-ˈplā 
1
: to put in plain view
display the flag
the results displayed on a computer screen
display toys in a store window
2
: to make clear the existence or presence of : make a display of
display anger
display
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a showing of something
b
: an electronic device (as a cathode-ray tube in a computer or radar receiver) that gives information in visual form
also
: the visual information
2
: overdone or unnecessary show
3
: an attractive exhibition
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