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What does display mean?
To display is to make visible or show to others, as in Francis’s teacher displayed his homework on the “Good Job!” board.
A display is an arrangement or showing, as in The art display included paintings and sketches by the famous artist.
To display can also mean to reveal or betray, as when you display your feelings with the look on your face.
Less commonly, to display means to unfold or spread out, the way a sail does in the wind.
Example: We bought the display model so we ended up saving a few dollars.
Where does display come from?
The first records of the term display come from the 1300s. It comes from the Late Latin displicāre, meaning “to unfold.” When something is unfolded, the inside of it is put on display.
In digital technology, the term display refers to a screen that shows the image produced by the machine. For example, smartphones, vehicles, and handheld cameras all have an internal display that displays images. This means the screen is built into the device. Devices like desktop computers, cable boxes, and gaming systems all rely on an external display such as a television or monitor to display their visuals.
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What are some other forms related to display?
- displayer (noun)
- predisplay (noun, verb)
- redisplay (verb)
- self-display (noun)
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How is display used in real life?
Display is a common word with several meanings.
Poster Prints displaying nine striking paintings of the Tyne bridge, Holy Island, Transporter Bridge, Durham Cathedral, Angel of the North, St Mary's Lighthouse, Blyth Beach Huts, Bamburgh Castle and Penshaw Monument – https://t.co/y5Qii328JX #nefollowers #newcastle #gifts pic.twitter.com/bjUEl7cQpx
— Emily Ward (@emilywardartist) December 21, 2021
How the hell are Australia doing this with 13 men.. Best defensive display we've seen #RWC2015
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) October 10, 2015
Maybe nothing. It's just me prototyping a little bit how the different tasks will be displayed on the user's dashboard. This is just ONE VIEW of 1-DAY planning. It should show the tasks, their labels and their priorities. And there is more to come 🔥🔨#buildinpublic pic.twitter.com/NIcH6cB0Sv
— 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 • 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 ⚡ (@TheAmineAouragh) December 21, 2021
Try using display!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for display?
A. exhibit
B. demonstration
C. concealment
D. presentation
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What are other ways to say display?
A display is an exhibition or, sometimes, an ostentatious show. When should you use display instead of show, ostentation, or pomp? Find out on Thesaurus.com.