displayed; displaying; displays
Definition of display
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to put or spread before the view
display the flag
b
: to make evident
displayed great skill
c
: to exhibit ostentatiously
liked to display his erudition
1
: to make a breeding (see breeding sense 4) display
penguins displayed and copulated
Definition of display (Entry 2 of 2)
1a(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 on her 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
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The first known use of display was in the 14th century
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