A visual display of how to do something or how something works is called a

v. dis·played, dis·play·ing, dis·plays

v.tr.

1.

a. To present to view; cause to be seen: The doctor displayed her diploma on the wall of her office. The autumn woods display a wide array of colors. See Synonyms at show.

b. To exhibit ostentatiously; show off: garish hosts who display their wealth whenever guests come over.

c. To show (images or information) on a screen: The time is displayed on the bottom right corner of the computer monitor.

2. To be or give evidence of; manifest or reveal: writing that displays broad knowledge; a decision that displays poor judgment.

3. To spread out; unfurl: The peacock displayed its fan.

4. Biochemistry To position (a protein, for example) on the surface of a biological entity such as a virus: proteins displayed on a bacteriophage.

v.intr.

Zoology To exhibit a behavioral display.

n.

1.

a. The act of displaying.

b. Ostentatious exhibition: an attention-seeker who was fond of display.

d. Objects or merchandise set out for viewing by the public.

2. A demonstration or manifestation: a display of temper.

3.

a. Zoology A specialized pattern of behavior used to communicate visually, such as the presentation of colors or plumage by male birds as part of courtship or intimidation.

b. An instance of such behavior.

4. An advertisement or headline designed to catch the eye.

5. An electronic device, such as a computer monitor or cell phone screen, that presents information in a visual form.

6. Biochemistry An in vitro method by which genetically engineered proteins are placed on the surface of a biological entity (such as a bacteriophage, yeast, or ribosome) so that the properties of these proteins and those they bind to can be analyzed and manipulated for research purposes.

on display

In public view; for all to see.

[Middle English displaien, from Anglo-Norman despleier, from Medieval Latin displicāre, to unfold, from Latin, to scatter : dis-, apart; see dis- + plicāre, to fold; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]

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vb

1. (tr) to show or make visible

2. (tr) to disclose or make evident; reveal: to display anger.

3. (tr) to flaunt in an ostentatious way: to display military might.

4. (tr) to spread or open out; unfurl or unfold

5. (Journalism & Publishing) (tr) to give prominence to (headings, captions, etc) by the use of certain typefaces

6. (Zoology) (intr) zoology to engage in a display

n

7. the act of exhibiting or displaying; show: a display of fear.

8. something exhibited or displayed

9. an ostentatious or pretentious exhibition: a display of his accomplishments.

10. (Journalism & Publishing)

a. an arrangement of certain typefaces to give prominence to headings, captions, advertisements, etc

b. printed matter that is eye-catching

11. (Electronics) electronics

a. a device capable of representing information visually, as on a cathode-ray tube screen

b. the information so presented

12. (Zoology) zoology a pattern of behaviour in birds, fishes, etc, by which the animal attracts attention while it is courting the female, defending its territory, etc

13. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (modifier) relating to or using typefaces that give prominence to the words they are used to set

[C14: from Anglo-French despleier to unfold, from Late Latin displicāre to scatter, from dis-1 + plicāre to fold]

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v.t.

1. to show or exhibit; make visible.

2. to reveal; betray: to display fear.

3. to unfold; open out; spread out: to display a sail.

4. to show ostentatiously; flaunt.

5. to show (computer data) on a CRT or other screen.

6. (of animals) to engage in a pattern of behavior designed to attract and arouse a mate.

7. an act or instance of displaying; exhibition.

8.

a. the giving of prominence to particular words, sentences, etc., by the choice of types and position, as in an advertisement, headline, or news story.

b. printed matter thus displayed.

9. an arrangement, as of merchandise, designed to please the eye or attract buyers.

10.

a. the visual representation of the output of an electronic device.

b. the portion of the device, as a screen, that shows this representation.

11. a stereotyped pattern of animal behavior designed to attract and arouse a mate.

[1250–1300; Middle English desplayen < Anglo-French, Old French despleier < Late Latin displicāre to unfold. See dis-1, ply2]

syn: display, exhibit, manifest mean to show or bring to the attention of another or others. To display is literally to spread something out so that it may be most completely and favorably seen: to display goods for sale. To exhibit is to display something to the public for inspection or appraisal: to exhibit African violets at a flower show. They may both refer to showing or revealing one's qualities or feelings: to display wit; to exhibit surprise. manifest means to show feelings or qualities plainly or clearly: He manifested his anger with a scowl.

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In military deception, a static portrayal of an activity, force, or equipment intended to deceive the adversary's visual observation.

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Noun	1.	display - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested" demo, demonstration - a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response" big stick - a display of force or power; "speak softly but carry a big stick" gaudery, pomp - cheap or pretentious or vain display
	2.	display - something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art" show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill" parade - a visible display; "she made a parade of her sorrows" light show - a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
	3.	display - a visual representation of something float - an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something Snellen chart - display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity spectacle - an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
	4.	display - behavior that makes your feelings public; "a display of emotion" histrionics - a deliberate display of emotion for effect production - a display that is exaggerated or unduly complicated; "she tends to make a big production out of nothing" sackcloth and ashes - a display of extreme remorse or repentance or grief
	5.	display - exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage" communication - something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups acting out - (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic array - an impressive display; "it was a bewildering array of books"; "his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall" screening, showing, viewing - the display of a motion picture sight - anything that is seen; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights" fanfare, ostentation, flash - a gaudy outward display flaunt - the act of displaying something ostentatiously; "his behavior was an outrageous flaunt" presentation - the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it; "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance"
	6.	display - an electronic device that represents information in visual form caller ID - a small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically flat panel display, FPD - a type of video display that is thin and flat; commonly used in laptop computers monitoring device, monitor - display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor raster - the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor CRT screen, screen - the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube VDU, visual display unit - (British) British term for video display window - (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen
Verb	1.	display - to show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship" show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please" open - display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer bring forth, produce - bring out for display; "The proud father produced many pictures of his baby"; "The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him" hold up - hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration bench - exhibit on a bench; "bench the poodles at the dog show" moon - expose one's buttocks to; "moon the audience" brandish - exhibit aggressively; "brandish a sword" model - display (clothes) as a mannequin; "model the latest fashion" pose, posture, model, sit - assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often" pillory, gibbet - expose to ridicule or public scorn
	2.	display - attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

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verb

1. show, present, exhibit, unveil, open to view, take the wraps off, put on view The cabinets display seventeenth-century porcelain.
show cover, hide, conceal, mask, veil, keep secret, secrete, keep dark

3. demonstrate, show, reveal, register, expose, disclose, betray, manifest, divulge, make known, evidence, evince It was unlike him to display his feelings.

4. show off, parade, exhibit, sport (informal), flash (informal), boast, flourish, brandish, flaunt, vaunt, showboat, make a (great) show of, disport, make an exhibition of She does not have to display her charms.

noun

1. proof, exhibition, demonstration, evidence, expression, exposure, illustration, revelation, testimony, confirmation, manifestation, affirmation, substantiation an outward display of affection

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1. To make visible; bring to view:

bare, disclose, expose, reveal, show, unclothe, uncover, unmask, unveil.

Idioms: bring to light, lay open, make plain.

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[dɪsˈpleɪ]

B. VT

4. (Comput) → desplegar, visualizar

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[dɪˈspleɪ]

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vi → Imponiergehabe zeigen; (birds) → balzen

display advertisement

display advertising

display cabinet

display case

display pack

display unit

n (Comput) → (Daten)sichtgerät nt, → Bildschirmgerät nt

display window

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[dɪsˈpleɪ]

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1. to set out for show. The china was displayed in a special cabinet. vertoon, uitstal, ten toon stel يَعْرِضُ показвам exibir vystavit ausstellen fremvise; udstille εκθέτωexhibir, exponer välja panema آشکار کردن؛ به معرض نمایش گذاشتن panna esille exposer לְהָצִיג प्रदर्श‍ित करना prikazati kiállít memajang sÿna, hafa til sÿnis esporre 展示する 전시하다 išdėstyti izstādīt mempamerkan uitstallenstille ut, vise fram wystawiać (na pokaz) څرګندول، ښكاره كول، ښودل exibir a ex­pune выставлять vystaviť razstaviti izložiti förevisa, skylta med นำเสนอ sergilemek 展示 виставляти, демонструвати نمائش کرنا trưng bày 展览

2. an entertainment etc intended to show the ability etc of those taking part. a dancing display. vertoning lewer عَرض تَرْفيهي излагане exibição předvedení die Schau opvisning; forestilling επίδειξηexhibición demonstratsioon نمایش esitys manifestationמפגן प्रदर्शन, नुमाइश predstava bemutató pertunjukan sÿning dimostrazione 展示会 선보임 viešas pasirodymas skate pameran demonstratieforestilling, framvisning popisy نمايش exibição demonstraţie показ predvedenie predstava izložba uppvisning การแสดง gösteri 才藝表演 показ تماشا sự thể hiện 表演舞会

4. the part of a video recorder, calculator, digital watch etc that shows numbers, the date, time, or other information. vertooneenheid شاشَةُ العَرْض монитор mostrador displej die Anzeige (Display) displayvindue οθόνηvisor kuvar صفحه نمایش näyttö écranצג डिस्प्ले ekran, zaslon kijelző layar display, schermo 展示する 표시 ekranas, displėjus displejs paparan display vindu, skjerm, tegnrute wyświetlacz د ښکاره صفحه дисплей displej, zobrazovacia jednotka prikazovalnik ekran text-, bildskärm, display ส่วนที่แสดงผล ekran 顯示器 виставка گھڑی ، کیلکولیٹر وغیرہ پر عدد، وقت وغیرہ دکھانے والا اسکرین hiển thị 电子显示器

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v. mostrar, exhibir, extender.

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