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Display

Noun1.display - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"
demo, demonstration - a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response"
big stick - a display of force or power; "speak softly but carry a big stick"
gaudery - cheap or pretentious display
2.display - something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art"
show - a public exhibition of entertainment; "a remarkable show of skill"
parade - a visible display; "she made a parade of her sorrows"
light show - a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
3.display - an electronic device that represents information in visual form
caller ID - a small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you
alphanumeric display, digital display - a display that gives the information in the form of characters (numbers or letters)
display board, display panel, board - a board on which information can be displayed to public view
electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
monitor, monitoring device - display consisting of a device that takes signals from a computer and displays them on a CRT screen
raster - formation consisting of the set of horizontal lines composed of pixels that is used to form an image on a CRT
CRT screen, screen - display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created
window - (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
4.display - a visual representation of something
float - an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade
representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
Snellen chart - display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity
spectacle - an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
VDU, visual display unit - (British) a device for displaying input signals as letters on a screen; usually has a keyboard
5.display - behavior that makes your feelings public; "a display of emotion"
disclosure, revealing, revelation - the speech act of making something evident
histrionics - a deliberate display of emotion for effect
production - a display that is exaggerated or unduly complicated; "she tends to make a big production out of nothing"
sackcloth and ashes - a display of extreme remorse or repentance or grief
6.display - exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage"
visual communication - communication that relies on vision
acting out - (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
array - an impressive display; "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall"
screening, showing, viewing - the display of a motion picture
sight - anything that is seen; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights"
fanfare, ostentation - a showy outward display
flaunt - the act of displaying something ostentatiously; "his behavior was an outrageous flaunt"
presentation - the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it; "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance"
Verb1.display - to show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship"
show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please"
open - display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
bring forth, produce - bring out for display; "The proud father produced many pictures of his baby"; "The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him"
hold up - hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
bench - exhibit on a bench; "bench the poodles at the dog show"
moon - expose one's buttocks to; "moon the audience"
flaunt, ostentate, show off, swank, flash - display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car"
brandish - exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword"
model - display (clothes) as a mannequin; "model the latest fashion"
pose, posture, model, sit - assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
pillory, gibbet - expose to ridicule or public scorn
2.display - make clear and visible; "The article revealed the policies of the government"
communicate, put across, pass on, pass - transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"
express - manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"
3.display - attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
court, romance, solicit, woo - make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary"

 

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