displaying
dɪˈspleɪ.ɪŋ
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Definition of displaying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
presentationshowing something for others to see
  • The museum is displaying ancient artifacts.
exhibiting presenting revealing
2.
behaviordemonstrating a particular quality or feeling
  • She was displaying great courage during the crisis.
exhibiting revealing showing
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Expressions with displaying

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demonstrate inability to perform tasks
He is displaying incompetence in managing the project.
showing lack of skill or ability
His constant mistakes were displaying incompetence.

Origin of displaying

Old French, desploier (to unfold)

Terms with displaying included in their meaning

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notice
notice displaying information or instructions
art
place for displaying and selling art
display
flat surface for displaying images or text
numerical display
displaying information as numerical digits
aviation
public event displaying aircrafts and aerial stunts
exhibition
public place displaying aquatic animals
exhibition
event displaying boats to the public
dish cupboard
furniture piece for displaying and storing china

Examples of displaying in a sentence

  • The store is displaying its new collection in the window.
  • The team was displaying remarkable teamwork.
  • He was displaying a lack of interest.

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  1. French:montrant, manifestant, ...
  2. German:ausstellend, zeigend, ...
  3. Italian:mostrando, ...
  4. Spanish:exhibiendo, demostrando, ...
  5. Portuguese:exibindo, demonstrando, ...
  6. Chinese:展示的, 表现出的, ...
  7. Japanese:展示している, 示している, ...
  8. Arabic:عارض, مُظْهِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצִּיג, מַפְגִּין, ...
  10. Russian:выставляющий, проявляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:демонструючий, проявляючий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रदर्शक, दिखाता हुआ, ...
display
dɪˈspleɪ

Definition of display - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
visibilityshow or make visible
  • The museum will display the ancient artifacts.
exhibit present
2.
exhibitionexhibit or demonstrate conspicuously
  • The artist will display her paintings at the gallery.
present reveal show
3.
technologyTECH.show information on a screenTECH.
  • The computer displays the results instantly.
present reveal show
4.
revelationRarereveal a characteristic or emotionRare
  • She displayed great courage during the crisis.
exhibit show

Noun

1.
electronic screenTECH.electronic device that shows information or imagesTECH.
  • Her computer's display was bright and clear..
monitor screen
2.
emotional expressionact of showing feelings or behavior openly
  • His display of anger was unexpected at the meeting..
exhibition manifestation presentation
3.
performancedemonstration or exhibition of a particular skill
  • The chef's display of knife skills was impressive..
exhibition performance presentation
4.
presentationRarearrangement of items for viewingRare
  • The store had a beautiful window display.
exhibit presentation
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Images of display

  • display: electronic device that shows information or images
    electronic device that shows information or images
  • display: arrangement of items for viewing
    arrangement of items for viewing

Expressions with display

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show one's real feelings or opinions
She displayed her true colors during the argument.
board used to show information or items
The display board shows the schedule for the day.
cabinet with glass doors for showing or presenting items
The display cabinet held rare coins in the shop.
name shown to others
Her display name on the forum is 'TechGuru'.
vertical surface showing information to the public
The museum's display panel showed the event schedule.
electronic surface on a device that shows images text or video
She wiped fingerprints off the tablet's display screen.

Origin of display

Latin, dis (apart) + plicare (to fold)

Examples of display in a sentence

  • They plan to display the new product at the expo.
  • The museum will display ancient artifacts next month.
  • She plans to display her skills at the talent show.
  • The screen displays the message clearly.
  • The monitor displays the data in real-time.
  • He displayed his anger through silence.

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  1. French:exposer, écran, ...
  2. German:ausstellen, Display, ...
  3. Italian:esporre, display, ...
  4. Spanish:mostrar, monitor, ...
  5. Portuguese:exibir, ecrã, ...
  6. Chinese:展示, 显示器, ...
  7. Japanese:展示する, ディスプレイ, ...
  8. Arabic:عَرَضَ, شَاشَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַצִּיג, צָג, ...
  10. Russian:показывать, дисплей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:показувати, дисплей, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रदर्शित करना, डिस्प्ले, ...
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