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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) |
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1. transitive verb make something visible: to make something visible or available for others to see
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2. transitive verb make something evident: to reveal or make evident a quality or feeling
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3. transitive and intransitive verb comput show data: to show messages, data, or graphics on a monitor, or appear on a monitor
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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
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noun (plural dis·plays) |
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1. visual arrangement: a collection of things arranged or done for others to see, especially something considered attractive, interesting, or entertaining
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often used in combination
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2. state of being viewable: the state of being clearly and easily visible or placed for people to view
  new work on display
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3. show of feeling or quality: an act of showing a feeling or quality
a display of courage
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4. printing marketing graphic advertising: printed advertising that uses attractive pictures, typography, or other features
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5. electronic screen: an electronic device that presents visual information
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6. information on screen: the information shown on a computer monitor or other electronic device
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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
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adjective |
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intended for advertising: describes typefaces that are designed for prominent use in advertising
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| [Late 16th century. Via Old French despleier< Latin displicare "unfold" < plicare "to fold"] |
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| dis·play·er noun |
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