What is the meaning of display?

noun

  • Something intended to communicate a particular impression.
    • usage: "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"
  • Something shown to the public.
    • usage: "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art"
  • A visual representation of something.
  • Behavior that makes your feelings public.
    • usage: "a display of emotion"
  • Exhibiting openly in public view.
    • usage: "a display of courage"
  • An electronic device that represents information in visual form.

verb

  • To show, make visible or apparent.
    • usage: "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"
  • Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals. .
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