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display - an electronic device that represents information in visual form |
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electronic device a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
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caller id a small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you
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alphanumeric display,
digital display a display that gives the information in the form of characters (numbers or letters)
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board,
display board,
display panel a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"
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flat panel display,
fpd a type of video display that is thin and flat; commonly used in laptop computers
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monitor,
monitoring device any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles
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raster the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor
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crt screen,
screen a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers"
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vdu,
visual display unit (British) British term for video display
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window a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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display - exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage" |
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communication something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
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acting out (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
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array an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
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screening,
showing,
viewing testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
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sight the range of vision; "out of sight of land"
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fanfare,
flash,
ostentation a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
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flaunt the act of displaying something ostentatiously; "his behavior was an outrageous flaunt"
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presentation a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; "the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration"
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display - something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art" |
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exhibit,
showing |
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show the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill"
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parade a visible display; "she made a parade of her sorrows"
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light show a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
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display - a visual representation of something |
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presentation |
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representation an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
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float something that floats on the surface of water
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snellen chart display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity
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spectacle a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
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display - behavior that makes your feelings public; "a display of emotion" |
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disclosure,
revealing,
revelation the speech act of making something evident
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histrionics a deliberate display of emotion for effect
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production (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law; "the appellate court demanded the production of all documents"
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sackcloth and ashes a display of extreme remorse or repentance or grief
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display - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested" |
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show |
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demo,
demonstration a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations"
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big stick a display of force or power; "speak softly but carry a big stick"
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gaudery,
pomp cheap or pretentious or vain display
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display - attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals |
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court,
romance,
solicit,
woo engage in social activities leading to marriage; "We were courting for over ten years"
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