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Display Meaning: Exhibit, Screen & Usage Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：exhibit (display)
display
/dɪˈspleɪ/
vt./n.
to put something in a place where it can be easily seen; an arrangement of things for people to look at
exhibit
➕
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
vt./n.
To place something in a prominent position so that it can be easily seen; a collection of items arranged for public viewing.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'displicare' (to unfold): dis- (apart) + plicare (to fold).
💡 Mnemonic
Dis-play: imagine taking something apart (dis-) and laying it out (play) for all to see.
📖 Example
The museum will display the ancient vase in a special glass case for protection.
The museum will display the ancient vase in a special glass case for protection.
🔗 Collocations
on display – available for the public to see
display case – a cabinet or container for exhibiting items
display window – a shop window used to show merchandise
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
displayable (adj.) – able to be shown or exhibited
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin displicare (unfold). In modern retail, 'display' is crucial for visual merchandising to attract customers.
Meaning 2：screen (display)
display
/dɪˈspleɪ/
vt./n.
the screen on a device like a phone, computer, or TV that shows information or pictures
screen
➕
/skriːn/
vt./n.
The visual output component of an electronic device, such as a monitor, phone screen, or television, that shows images and text.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The new smartphone has a much larger and clearer display than my old one.
The new smartphone has a much larger and clearer display than my old one.
🔗 Collocations
high-resolution display – a screen with many pixels for sharp images
touch display – a screen that responds to touch input
display panel – the flat screen component of a device
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
display (adj.) – relating to a screen (e.g., display settings)
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