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I UK [dɪˈspleɪ] / US verb [transitive]
Word forms "display":
present tense I/you/we/they display he/she/it displays present participle displaying past tense displayed past participle displayed
1) to put something in a particular place so that people can see it easily

She displayed some of her paintings at the local arts festival.

Could you display this poster in your window?

2) to show a feeling, quality, or attitude by the way you behave

From an early age he displayed a talent for singing.

3) computing to show information on a computer screen

An error message is displayed if invalid information is entered.


II UK [dɪˈspleɪ] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "display":
singular display plural displays
1) an arrangement of things for people to look at

a window display

display of:

a unique display of ancient artefacts

2) a performance that is intended to entertain people

a firework display

display of:

a thrilling display of footballing skills

3) an occasion when someone shows a particular feeling, quality, or attitude
display of:

Displays of emotion disgusted her.

a very public display of Anglo-American unity

4) [usually singular] computing a computer screen or similar piece of equipment that shows information

English dictionary. 2014.

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