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dis·play [ di spláy ]


verb  (past and past participle dis·played, present participle dis·play·ing, 3rd person present singular dis·plays)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb make something visible: to make something visible or available for others to see

2. transitive verb make something evident: to reveal or make evident a quality or feeling

3. transitive and intransitive verb comput show data: to show messages, data, or graphics on a monitor, or appear on a monitor

4. transitive and intransitive verb zoology show stylized behavior: to show a pattern of animal behavior, e.g. to attract a mate or defend a territory



noun  (plural dis·plays)
Definition:
 
1. visual arrangement: a collection of things arranged or done for others to see, especially something considered attractive, interesting, or entertaining ( often used in combination )

2. state of being viewable: the state of being clearly and easily visible or placed for people to view
new work on display

3. show of feeling or quality: an act of showing a feeling or quality
a display of courage

4. printing marketing graphic advertising: printed advertising that uses attractive pictures, typography, or other features

5. electronic screen: an electronic device that presents visual information

6. information on screen: the information shown on a computer monitor or other electronic device

7. zoology stylized behavior: a pattern of animal behavior used to produce a response in other animals, especially of the same species, e.g. when courting or defending territory



adjective 
Definition:
 
intended for advertising: describes typefaces that are designed for prominent use in advertising

[Late 16th century. Via Old French despleier< Latin displicare "unfold" < plicare "to fold"]

dis·play·er noun
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