26984 words

displays

17 definitions • 26 examples
1
to arrange something or a collection of things so that it can be seen by the public:

Examples:

Family photographs were displayed on the wall.
2
to show a feeling:

Examples:

My grandfather disapproved of displaying emotion in public.
3
to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:

Examples:

Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites.
4
a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at, or a performance or show for people to watch:

Examples:

on display There's an Egyptian art collection on display (= being shown) at the museum at the moment.
5
the fact of someone showing how they feel:

Examples:

display of There's never much (of a) display of affection between them.
6
the way in which words, pictures, etc. are shown electronically, for example on a computer screen:

Examples:

The display problems might be due to a shortage of disk space.
7
to show something or a collection of things in an organized way for people to see:

Examples:

The museum displays the tools and clothes of native Indians.
8
to let something become known by what you say or do, or how you look:

Examples:

He doesn’t display much emotion.
9
an arrangement or collection of one or more things that are shown in an organized way:

Examples:

[ U ] Paintings and carvings of birds and animals will be on display in the main ballroom of the hotel.
10
the act of showing a feeling or quality by what you say or do, or how you look:

Examples:

It was an impressive display of unity and goodwill among South Africa’s diverse legislators.
11
a collection of products or objects arranged for people to look at or buy in a store:
12
the act of arranging goods or objects for people to look at or buy in a store:

Examples:

13
the words and pictures that you see on a computer screen or other piece of electronic equipment:

Examples:

Data projectors allow any computer display to be shown on large screens or white walls in class or the school hall.
Check the on-screen display to ensure that it makes sense to you.
14
a screen that is part of a computer system or other piece of equipment:

Examples:

Watch the cash register display at the checkout counter to see how much you are spending.
15
arranged for people to look at or buy in a store:

Examples:

The store is increasing the number of products on display.
Computers are put on display at one of the company's retail outlets in the city.
16
to arrange goods or objects for people to look at or buy in a store:

Examples:

clearly/prominently displayed At the business premises, the name and address of the proprietor must be clearly displayed.
17
to show words, pictures, etc. on a screen:

Examples:

The 10 pages with the highest score are displayed on your screen.
Most websites get revenue from ads displayed to visitors.
Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites.

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