display
display
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "display" is /dɪˈspleɪ/.
dis-: /dɪs/
play: /pleɪ/
Word Form Variations
Singular Noun: display
Plural Noun: displays
Present Tense Verb (base form): display
Present Tense Verb (third-person singular): displays
Present Participle Verb: displaying
Past Tense Verb: displayed
Past Participle Verb: displayed
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Definition 1: A public showing or arrangement of items, often for viewing, admiration, or information.
Synonyms: exhibition, presentation, exhibit, show, demonstration, array, collection
Antonyms: concealment, hiding, disguise, cover-up
Definition 2: The visual output component of an electronic device, such as a screen or monitor.
Synonyms: screen, monitor, panel, viewer, interface
Antonyms: (No direct antonyms, as it refers to a specific component)
Verb
Definition 1: To show or make visible; to arrange something for others to see.
Synonyms: show, exhibit, present, demonstrate, reveal, expose, unveil
Antonyms: hide, conceal, obscure, cover, mask, suppress
Definition 2: To make a feeling, quality, or characteristic evident through one's behavior or actions.
Synonyms: exhibit, show, manifest, express, demonstrate, reveal, evince
Antonyms: suppress, conceal, hide, mask, restrain, stifle
Examples of Use
Books: "The curator meticulously arranged the ancient artifacts in the main gallery, creating a stunning display that drew gasps from visitors." (From The Relic Hunter's Journal, May 2023)
Newspapers: "The local bakery proudly unveiled its annual gingerbread house display, featuring intricate designs and festive decorations, much to the delight of children and adults alike." (The Daily Herald)
Online Publications: "Scientists are working on flexible LED displays that could revolutionize how we interact with technology, allowing screens to be rolled up or even integrated into clothing." (Tech Innovations Today)
Entertainment Mediums (Film/TV): In the film, a character might point to a complex graphical interface and say, "Take a look at the data on the main display; we need to analyze these anomalies." (Fictional dialogue, common in sci-fi/thriller genres)
Entertainment Platforms (Video Games): A video game review might state, "The game's open world is visually breathtaking, with a crisp and vibrant display of environmental details that truly immerses the player." (GamingNation Review)
General Public Discourse: At a protest, a demonstrator might hold up a sign and shout, "We are here to display our solidarity with those fighting for justice!"
General Public Discourse (Retail): A store manager might instruct an employee, "Make sure the new spring collection is on display prominently by opening time tomorrow."
General Public Discourse (Technology): Someone troubleshooting a computer might ask, "Is anything showing up on the display? Maybe the cable is loose."
10 Quotes Using Display
"I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it." (Maya Angelou)
"Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess." (Samuel Johnson)
"The beginnings and ends of shadow lie between the light and darkness and may be infinitely diminished and infinitely increased. Shadow is the means by which bodies display their form." (Leonardo da Vinci)
"The Church is not an automobile showroom - a place to put ourselves on display so that others can admire our spirituality, capacity, or prosperity." (Dieter F. Uchtdorf)
"Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself." (Bear Bryant)
"I think whether you're having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude." (Colin Powell)
"God will use whatever he wants to display his glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems." (Max Lucado)
"The sea - this truth must be confessed - has no generosity. No display of manly qualities - courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness - has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power." (Joseph Conrad)
"We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits: empathy, self-awareness, and social intelligence. But the way we treat them puts on display the very worst of human behavior." (Graydon Carter)
"Unless action is taken soon - unless we can display the same vision of that earlier period - we will lose the treasure of California's open space and environmental beauty." (Adam Schiff)
Etymology
The word "display" has a really interesting history! It comes from a combination of older words that literally mean "to unfold."
Imagine you have something folded up, like a banner or a map. To "display" it originally meant to unfold it, to spread it out so everyone could see it.
This idea of "unfolding" or "spreading out" comes from Latin. The word "display" can be traced back to the Latin word "displicare." This word is made of two parts:
"dis-" which means "apart" or "un-" (like in "disconnect" or "disappear").
"plicare" which means "to fold" (you can see this root in words like "complicate" or "replicate," which involve folding or bending).
So, literally, "displicare" meant "to unfold" or "to scatter."
This Latin word then traveled through Old French as "desploier" (which is where we also get the word "deploy"). In Middle English, around the early 1300s, it became "displeien" or "displayen."
The first known use of "display" as a verb, meaning "to unfold, spread out, unfurl" (like a banner), dates back to around 1300. So, the earliest meaning was very much about physically opening something up to make it visible.
Later on, by the late 1500s (around 1580s), the noun "display" started to be used to mean "a description," though this sense is now obsolete. The more common noun meaning of "an exhibition, a spreading of anything to the view," often with a hint of showing off, emerged around the 1680s.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Display
On display: Being shown or exhibited for viewing.
Make a display of oneself: To behave in a way that draws unwanted public attention, often in an embarrassing manner.
Display of affection: An outward showing of fondness or love, often through physical touch or verbal expressions.
Grand display: A spectacular and impressive showing, often large in scale.
Public display: Something shown to the general public.
Window display: An arrangement of goods or decorations in a shop window, intended to attract customers.
Display of power: An overt demonstration of one's strength, authority, or influence.
Display case: A cabinet, usually with glass, used for exhibiting items.
Routinely display: To show or exhibit something as a matter of regular practice.
Full display: Everything being shown completely and openly.
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Source Information
Definition of display from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
