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dis·play

display

 
 
pronunciation:
dih spleI
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: displays, displaying, displayed
definition 1: to cause to be seen; show.
Artists display their paintings along the sidewalks of New York City.
synonyms:
exhibit, present, show
definition 2: to make known; disclose.
He doesn't like to display his emotions.
synonyms:
demonstrate, disclose, reveal, show, uncover
similar words:
exhibit, expose, prove, reflect
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an act or instance of displaying.
We had never seen such a display of anger from him.
synonyms:
exhibition, presentation, show
similar words:
demonstration, exposition, flash, revelation
definition 2: a careful arrangement of items for viewing.
We looked over the display of fine jewelry in the shop window.John's father is very proud of his display of trophies.
 
similar words:
array
definition 3: anything put out in order to be seen by others.
There were some excellent displays at the science fair, and each one really helped explain the experiment that the student had carried out.The fireworks display was really great this year for the Fourth of July.
synonyms:
array, exhibition
similar words:
exhibit, exposition, parade, presentation, show
definition 4: in computers, the screen on which information is shown, or the information itself.
Please follow the instructions you see on the display.
similar words:
data, monitor, screen
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