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display

/dɪsˈpleɪ/ noun A2
  1. A show or spectacle. (countable, uncountable) · The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.
  2. A piece of work to be presented visually. (countable, uncountable) · Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.
  3. A device, furniture or marketing-oriented bulk packaging for visual presentation for sales promotion. (countable, uncountable)
  4. An electronic screen that shows graphics or text. (countable, uncountable)
  5. The presentation of information for visual or tactile reception. (countable, uncountable)

Plural displays

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Like other dwellers in the south, he was a man of sober habits and moderate desires, but fond of external show, vain, and addicted to display.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 280 · C1
The fact is that our friend, the baronet, begins to display a considerable interest in our fair neighbour.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 94 · C1
Douglas, and that she would display acute uneasiness if her absent husband should ever be particularly late in his return.
The Valley of Fear, p. 24 · C1
“Marilla Cuthbert, you don’t mean to say that you are upholding her in such a terrible display of temper as we’ve just seen?” demanded Mrs.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 66 · C1

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