Definition of "display" in English

noun

1. A show or spectacle.

   • The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.

2. A piece of work to be presented visually.

   • Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.

3. A device, furniture or marketing-oriented bulk packaging for visual presentation for sales promotion.

4. (computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

5. (computing) The presentation of information for visual or tactile reception.

verb

1. (transitive) To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

2. (intransitive) To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.

3. (military) To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line, deploy.

4. (printing, dated) To make conspicuous by using large or prominent type.

5. (obsolete) To discover; to descry.

6. (obsolete) To spread out, to unfurl.