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display*/*/
[dɪˈspleɪ] verb [T] I
1) to put something in a particular place so that people can see it easily
She displayed some of her paintings at the local arts festival.[/ex]
2) to show a feeling, quality, or attitude by the way that you behave
From an early age he displayed a talent for singing.[/ex]
3) to show information on a computer screen
II
noun [C]
display */*/[dɪˈspleɪ]
1) an arrangement of things for people to look at
a window display[/ex]
a display of exotic plants[/ex]
2) a performance for people to look at
a firework display[/ex]
a display of circus skills[/ex]
3) an occasion when someone shows a particular feeling, quality, or attitude
Displays of emotion disgusted her.[/ex]
a very public display of Anglo-American unity[/ex]
4) a computer screen, or a similar piece of equipment that shows information
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on display — if something is on display, it is in a place where it can be seen by many people[/ex]
Her work is on display at the gallery.[/ex]

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