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display

/dɪˈspleɪ/verb

उच्चारण डिस्प्ले

प्रदर्शित करना; दिखाना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [T]

    to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show signs of something, especially a quality or feeling; (of a computer) to show information

    प्रदर्शित करना; दिखाना

    • display courage
    • The museum displays ancient coins in a glass case near the entrance.
    • The shop displays its best sarees in the front window.
    + 3 more examples
    • He displayed great patience in dealing with the angry customer.
    • The phone displays the time and date on the lock screen.
    • Students displayed their science projects in the school hall.

    Synonyms show exhibit present reveal demonstrate

    Opposite hide conceal

noun
  1. 1

    [C, U]

    an arrangement of things in a public place for people to see; a show of a particular quality; the screen of a computer or phone

    प्रदर्शन; स्क्रीन

    • on display
    • a display of anger
    • A fine display of rangoli decorated the entrance.
    + 3 more examples
    • The new phone has a bright, sharp display.
    • The museum has a special display of old coins and stamps.
    • The team's display against the champions was impressive.

    Synonyms exhibition show array screen

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

display + noun (verb)

To display something is to put it where people can see it, or to show a quality openly.

किसी चीज़ को 'display' करने का अर्थ उसे ऐसी जगह रखना है जहाँ लोग देख सकें, या किसी गुण को खुलकर दिखाना।

  • The shop displays new books in the window.
  • She displayed great courage during the flood.

on display (phrase)

On display means being shown to the public. It has no article.

'On display' का अर्थ जनता के सामने प्रदर्शित होना है। इसमें article नहीं लगता।

  • The students' paintings are on display in the hall.

a display of + noun (countable noun)

As a noun, a display is an arrangement of things or a show. Use of for what is shown.

संज्ञा के रूप में display चीज़ों का प्रदर्शन या कोई शो है। जो दिखाया जाए उसके लिए 'of' आता है।

  • There was a fine display of fireworks on Diwali night.
  • The display of anger surprised everyone.

screen display (technology)

In technology, a display is the screen of a device, or the information it shows.

प्रौद्योगिकी में display किसी उपकरण की screen या उस पर दिखाई जाने वाली सूचना है।

  • The phone has a bright display.
+Collocations 4

verb + display

put onset upgo onarrangeadmire

  • The museum put the coins on display.

adjective + display

publicstunningcolourfuldigitalimpressivewindow

  • The window display attracted many shoppers.

display + noun

screenboardcasestandpanel

  • The jewellery was kept in a glass display case.

display + quality

couragetalentskillangeremotionconfidence

  • The young batter displayed remarkable skill.
“More examples 5
  • The rare manuscripts will be displayed in the library until March.

दुर्लभ पांडुलिपियाँ मार्च तक पुस्तकालय में प्रदर्शित रहेंगी।

  • The exam results were displayed on the notice board.

परीक्षा के परिणाम सूचना-पट पर लगाए गए।

  • Radhika was impressed by the air force's flying display on Republic Day.

राधिका गणतंत्र दिवस पर वायुसेना के हवाई प्रदर्शन से प्रभावित हुई।

  • The clock's digital display showed 6:15.

घड़ी के digital display पर 6:15 दिख रहा था।

  • The child displayed no fear when he met the stage actor.

बच्चे ने मंच के अभिनेता से मिलते समय कोई भय नहीं दिखाया।

!Common mistakes 2

✗ The paintings are in display at the school.

✓ The paintings are on display at the school.

The fixed phrase is on display, not in display.

निश्चित phrase 'on display' है, 'in display' नहीं।

✗ The shop displayed the new phones in the window since Monday.

✓ The shop has displayed the new phones in the window since Monday.

Since needs the present perfect tense.

'since' के साथ present perfect tense आता है।

≠Thesaurus: which synonym when

These words all mean to make something visible, but they differ in purpose and formality.

ये सभी किसी चीज़ को दृश्य बनाने का अर्थ देते हैं, पर उद्देश्य और औपचारिकता में भिन्न हैं।

display

To arrange something so many people can see it.

किसी वस्तु को इस तरह रखना कि कई लोग देख सकें।

  • The shop displayed new sarees.

exhibit

To show in a formal exhibition, such as art or products.

कला या उत्पादों को औपचारिक प्रदर्शनी में दिखाना।

  • She exhibited her paintings in Delhi.

show

The general word for letting someone see.

किसी को दिखाने का सामान्य शब्द।

  • Show me your ticket.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
“Collocations, idioms and sayings

On display (in a place where people can see it).

Idiom 'on display' (ऐसी जगह जहाँ लोग देख सकें, प्रदर्शन पर)।