display-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: a collection of artifacts in a public exhibition

Commentary: DISPLAY[+collection][+entity][+exhibition][+public]

Examples:
We enjoyed the display of South Sea island wood carvings at the museum.
Paintings by local artists are currently on display at the art gallery.
The science museum houses an interesting display of rocks from around the world.
The children love the window displays in the department stores at Christmas.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 2: conspicuous behavior that communicates something

Commentary: DISPLAY[+event][+communication][+behavior][+conspicuous]

Examples:
His actions were a real display of courage.
The peacocks were engaging in delightful courtship displays with their tail feathers.
The child's constant displays of emotion in public places was tiresome.
Mary was put off by her neighbor's flagrant displays of wealth in the neighborhood.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3, 4

Sense Number 3: a performance or entertainment

Commentary: DISPLAY[+event][+performance][+entertainment]

Examples:
They had a fabulous display of fireworks this year for the Fourth of July.
The pianist put on quite a display of virtuosity during the Beethoven piano concerto.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6

Sense Number 4: electronic device that presents information visually

Commentary: DISPLAY[+artifact][+device][+electronic][+for_presentation][+of_information]

Examples:
John bought a 30-inch color display as his computer monitor.
Check the display to see which gate our flight is departing from.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 5: the process of presenting information visually

Commentary: DISPLAY[+process][+of_presentation][+of_information][+visually]

Examples:
The display of this much data on a low-res screen will be very hard to interpret.
The student's display of his data during his talk was a little disorganized.

Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2a