What is the Definition of DISPLAY?
What is the Meaning and Definition of DISPLAY?
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At the end of the video, common collocations are listed in which the word DISPLAY is often found. You will also find a list of common synonyms.
Now you know the meaning and definition of DISPLAY, make a conscious effort over the next one or two days to use the word in your English conversation.
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Slide 2:
DISPLAY (n. v.)
Pronounced: dis◦PLAY with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Definition:
Verb: to put something in a prominent place so it can be easily seen
Noun: the act of exhibiting, an arrangement
Slide 3:
The picture shows a display of chocolates.
The sentence reads: At Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse in Paris, you will find a fine selection of luxury hand crafted chocolates on display.
Slide 4:
The picture shows a busker performing in the street.
The sentence reads: He hoped that by making a public display of his musical talents, he would be noticed by someone in the music industry.
Slide 5:
In the picture we see a group of teenagers at Disney World.
The sentence reads: Each year 100 teenagers, who display the qualities of a leader, are chosen from a pool of thousands of candidates to attend Disney’s Dreamers Academy.
Slide 6:
DISPLAY means: to put something in a prominent place so it can be easily seen, or the act of exhibiting, an arrangement
Synonyms include:
- show
- flaunt
- arrange
- parade
- exhibit
- present
Slide 7:
Common Collocations
- to display
- on display
- a beautiful display
- an impressive display
- the exhibits were displayed
- displayed their strength (or any characteristic)
- window display
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Slide 5 – musician
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Slide 5 – Disney Logo – Fair Use
https://www.shopwildthings.com/how-disney-uses-shopwildthings
Teenagers – Fair Use
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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/04/29/apple-caterpillar-chip-shortage/
The Wada ruling bars Russian athletes in a wide range of sports from displaying their national flag in international competitions.
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56927758
A few of those tapestries are on display, now through June, along with paintings and drawings by both Moki and Don, at Blank Forms’ small gallery in central Brooklyn.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/arts/music/don-cherry-moki-cherry.html
