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Definition of display noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

display

noun
 
 
/dɪˈspleɪ/
 
/dɪˈspleɪ/
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  1.  
     [countable] an arrangement of things in a public place to inform or entertain people or advertise something for sale
    • a beautiful floral display
    • The window display changes once a month.
    • display of something a display of photographs
    • a display window/stand/board
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    Extra Examples
    • An audiovisual display gives visitors an idea of what life was like aboard a sailing ship.
    • The display illustrates the traditional industries of the town.
    • The display includes examples of her work in progress.
    • The museum has a fine display of old medical instruments.
    • The show featured a display of some of Mack's costume designs.
    • The spacious lobby also functions as a display area.
    • There was a prominent display of her photographs in the living room.
    • We plan to mount a display of the children's work in the lobby area.
    • a display of Roman coins
    • the display windows of a department store
    Topics Shoppingb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • attractive
    • beautiful
    • colourful/​colorful
    • …
    verb + display
    • have
    • feature
    • arrange
    • …
    display + verb
    • illustrate something
    • show something
    • feature something
    • …
    display + noun
    • board
    • cabinet
    • case
    • …
    preposition
    • on display
    • display of
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  2.  
     [countable] an act of performing a skill or of showing something happening, in order to entertain
    • They put on a spectacular firework display.
    • The team produced an impressive display.
    • display of something We watched a stunning display of aerobatics.
    • They gave a dazzling display of football and deserved their victory.
    Extra Examples
    • a magnificent display of goalkeeping
    • Most of the local people attended the firework display.
    • the RAF Falcon parachute display team
    • an aerobatic display team
    • a virtuoso display of guitar playing
    • a flamboyant display of footballing skills
    • They gave a virtuoso display of disco dancing.
    • The sun set in a pyrotechnic display that burned up the whole sky.
    • The crowd was treated to an impressive display of power tennis.
    • People waited for hours to see the display.
    • Hundreds of people experienced the dramatic aerial display.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • astonishing
    • awesome
    • breathtaking
    • …
    verb + display
    • give
    • perform
    • put on
    • …
    display + noun
    • team
    preposition
    • display of
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  3. [countable] an occasion when you show a particular quality, feeling or ability by the way that you behave
    • a display of affection/emotion/skill
    • an ostentatious display of wealth
    • an impressive display of strength and courage
    Extra Examples
    • My family has never gone in for open displays of affection.
    • an open display of affection for her husband
    • There may be specific events which trigger aggressive displays in your dog.
    • Despite his outward display of friendliness, I sensed he was concealing something.
    • He made an elaborate display of surprise.
    • I witnessed a rare display of affection between them.
    • Members of the community closed ranks in an impressive display of unity.
    • She slammed the door behind her in a display of ill-temper.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • rare
    • impressive
    • incredible
    • …
    verb + display
    • see
    • witness
    preposition
    • display of
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  4. [countable, uncountable] the words, pictures, etc. shown on a computer screen; the process of showing words, pictures, etc. on a computer screen
    • a high-resolution colour display
    • the processing and display of high volumes of information
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    see also head-mounted display, liquid crystal display, VDU
    Extra Examples
    • The LCD display shows the time in hours and minutes.
    • a visual display unit
    • display screen equipment
    Topics Computersc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • computer
    • screen
    • data
    • …
    display + verb
    • indicate something
    • show something
    display + noun
    • device
    • panel
    • screen
    • …
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  5. [countable] an electronic device for presenting words, pictures, etc.
    • The colour display now costs £400.
  6. [countable] (specialist) a special pattern of behaviour by male birds and animals of some species that is intended to attract a female bird or animal
    • Males perform courtship displays to attract mates.
    • The male performs a magnificent courtship display.
    7. Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘unfurl, unfold’): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare ‘scatter, disperse’ (in medieval Latin ‘unfold’). Compare with deploy.
Idioms
on display
  1. put in a place where people can look at it synonym show
    • Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library.
    • to put something on temporary/permanent display
    Extra Examples
    • Examples of her work will go on permanent display in the new museum.
    • On display are earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from jade, amber and amethyst.
    • The birds were put on display at the zoological society.
    • The jewels are normally kept on static display in the museum.
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