displayed; displaying; displays
1
a
: to place or spread (something) for people to see
The gallery displays the work of local artists.
It also comes with a wooden wall mount so you can proudly display it in your living room.—
Nathan Donkor
Nathan DonkorIf the system displays an error message, you may need to adjust your settings …—Andy Wolber
Andy Wolber
also
: to serve as a place for displaying (something)
… a … shop window displaying shimmering silk scarves … —Ute Junker
Ute Junker As the robot worked, a screen displayed its progress. —Dominic Rushe
Dominic Rushe
b
: to make (an emotion, quality, skill, etc.) evident
displayed great skill
displayed an interest in music
She displayed no emotion upon hearing the news.
c
: to exhibit conspicuously and usually in an ostentatious manner
displayed their wealth
He liked to display his extensive knowledge of Greek mythology.
2
obsolete
: descry
1
: to make a breeding (see breeding sense 4) display
During the mating season king penguins displayed with potential partners: closing their eyes, stretching their heads skyward and moving them in a half-circle to "take peeks" at one another.—Ella Davies
Ella Davies2
: to be visible or make something visible (as on the screen of a digital device)
… a rearview camera that displays on the navigation screen when he backs up …—Anita Hamilton
Anita HamiltonThis system would allow the computer to display on the television for multimedia presentations …—Kellie B. Gormly
Kellie B. Gormly3
obsolete
: show off
often attributive
1
a(1)
: a setting or presentation of something in open view
a fireworks display
(2)
: a clear sign or evidence : exhibition
a display of courage
b
: ostentatious show
worldly display
c
: an eye-catching arrangement by which something is exhibited
a display of artifacts
merchandise in a window display
—often used with onher early paintings are currently on display
d
: an electronic device (such as a LCD) or part of a device (such as the screen of a tablet) that presents information in visual form
a temperature display
also
: the visual information presented
e
: type (see type entry 1 sense 2), composition, or printing designed to catch the eye
2
zoology
: a pattern of behavior exhibited especially by male birds in the breeding season
Synonyms
Examples of display in a Sentence
Verb
Students displayed their projects at the science fair.
Toys were displayed in the store window.
Her awards are prominently displayed on the mantel.
The museum displays relics found during the excavation of the site.
He displayed no emotion when I told him the news.
I was impressed by the care she displayed in making the flower arrangements.
The rookie player displayed great skill.
The company has displayed exceptional dedication to this community.
Noun
The library's current display features locally made crafts.
Her trophies are in a display case.
The celebration ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
Recent Examples on the WebCharlie Wood, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2024
Many displayed signs expressing support for reproductive rights to the bustling rush hour traffic passing by on Route 66 — many of whom honked their horns in support.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
However, the film ends with a tribute to Mestre, displaying a title card with her photo and a one-sentence account of her death.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
The automatic timer ensures the lights turn on and off at exactly the right time, and the digital screen displays your garden's vital statistics and gives you reminders for when to add water and plant food.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book $59 A thoughtful way to organize all your special snapshots in one spot, a photo book is sure to be cherished and prominently displayed in the grandparents' home.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
Consider the perception an uninformed resident who sees a person rapidly displaying a replica firearm in a populated common area.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2024
The phone will display a live AR view of where the vacuum has cleaned, and users can detach their phones and pan them around the room once they’re done to inspect the vacuum's work.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Designed to empower young minds and cultivate future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the scholarship aims to support one talented student who displays exceptional passion and potential in robotics.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Eric Geller, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
So many men holding fish — either because fishing is a favorite hobby or a display of masculinity (or both), who knows.
—Maggie Jones Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In the telling of officials there, the strike was an awesome display of military might that was also calibrated so as not to tip the region into all-out war.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
This projection is a 720p display with text in bright greens and whites and a large font.
—Kyle Barr, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
Honeybee swarming is a remarkable display of nature’s resilience and organization.
—Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
With their distinctive source comet, radiant point and meteor characteristics the Lyrids offer a fascinating celestial display.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Her sentence is perhaps the highest-profile display of the Communist Party’s efforts to root out corruption and draw investment from international companies as firms reduce their presence in China.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The theater then went dark and those lanyards lit up as did the tulips in shades of pink and green, going from flashing to bright in a stunning display.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
Cutaway maps display newfound details of the particle’s interior.
—Charlie Wood, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2024
Many displayed signs expressing support for reproductive rights to the bustling rush hour traffic passing by on Route 66 — many of whom honked their horns in support.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
However, the film ends with a tribute to Mestre, displaying a title card with her photo and a one-sentence account of her death.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
The automatic timer ensures the lights turn on and off at exactly the right time, and the digital screen displays your garden's vital statistics and gives you reminders for when to add water and plant food.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book $59 A thoughtful way to organize all your special snapshots in one spot, a photo book is sure to be cherished and prominently displayed in the grandparents' home.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
Consider the perception an uninformed resident who sees a person rapidly displaying a replica firearm in a populated common area.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2024
The phone will display a live AR view of where the vacuum has cleaned, and users can detach their phones and pan them around the room once they’re done to inspect the vacuum's work.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
Designed to empower young minds and cultivate future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the scholarship aims to support one talented student who displays exceptional passion and potential in robotics.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
The result is a remarkable display of government deference to Microsoft.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
So many men holding fish — either because fishing is a favorite hobby or a display of masculinity (or both), who knows.
—Maggie Jones Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
In the telling of officials there, the strike was an awesome display of military might that was also calibrated so as not to tip the region into all-out war.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2024
This projection is a 720p display with text in bright greens and whites and a large font.
—Kyle Barr, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
Honeybee swarming is a remarkable display of nature’s resilience and organization.
—Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
With their distinctive source comet, radiant point and meteor characteristics the Lyrids offer a fascinating celestial display.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Her sentence is perhaps the highest-profile display of the Communist Party’s efforts to root out corruption and draw investment from international companies as firms reduce their presence in China.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The theater then went dark and those lanyards lit up as did the tulips in shades of pink and green, going from flashing to bright in a stunning display.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
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display
1 of 2 verb
dis·play
dis-ˈplā 
1
: to put in plain view
display the flag
the results displayed on a computer screen
display toys in a store window
2
: to make clear the existence or presence of : make a display of
display anger
display
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a showing of something
b
: an electronic device (as a cathode-ray tube in a computer or radar receiver) that gives information in visual form
also
: the visual information
2
: overdone or unnecessary show
3
: an attractive exhibition
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