Display meaning

What does “display” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“display” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something intended to communicate a particular impression.

display

noun

  1. something intended to communicate a particular impression

    “made a display of strength”

    “a show of impatience”

    Synonymsshow
  2. something shown to the public

    “the museum had many exhibits of oriental art”

  3. a visual representation of something

    Synonymspresentation
  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

verb

  1. 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?”

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University