display

Everyday

1. A display is a collection of things arranged for people to look at. tree →
2. To display something is to show it so people can see it. tree →
3. A display is the screen of a computer, phone or calculator. tree →
4. A display is a show, like a fireworks display. tree →

In the lessons

In school life pupils' work goes on a wall display; in science they display results in tables and graphs. Calculators and phones have displays. Animals display: peacocks spread their tails to attract mates. Phrases: on display, display board, fireworks display, display results, display feelings.

Examples

• Our paintings are on display in the hall. tree →
• We made a display about the rainforest. tree →
• Display your results in a bar chart. tree →
• The shop displays toys in the window. tree →
• We watched the fireworks display. tree →
• The peacock displayed its beautiful tail. tree →
• The calculator display shows 42. tree →
• It was certainly a magnificent display. tree →

Note

Regular verb (displayed). Plural noun: displays. «On display» has no «a». In maths, a calculator display may show 0.5 where you write ½ — read it carefully.

In Jewish tradition

In this text, it means that letters were set out on a scroll. In the Psalms God gives a banner to those who fear Him to be "displayed" because of the truth, meaning raised up for all to see.

Interpretation. Tradition reads the banner as God's sign of protection for those who are faithful, lifted high for the sake of truth.

Examples

• (3) nsD (Scroll), the material o.i which the letters were displayed. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
• Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. (Writings PSA.60.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb (displayed). Plural noun: displays. «On display» has no «a». In maths, a calculator display may show 0.5 where you write ½ — read it carefully.