display (n.)

  1. something intended to communicate a particular impression; made a display of strength; a show of impatience; a good show of looking interested

    [ Syn: show ]

  2. something shown to the public; the museum had many exhibits of oriental art

    [ Syn: exhibit , showing ]

  3. a visual representation of something

    [ Syn: presentation ]

  4. behavior that makes your feelings public; a display of emotion'

  5. exhibiting openly in public view; a display of courage'

  6. an electronic device that represents information in visual form

    [ Syn: video display ]

    display (v.)

  1. to show, make visible or apparent; The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goyas works this month; Why dont you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?; National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship

    [ Syn: expose , exhibit ]

  2. attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

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