Word
displaying
Phoneticsdis·play·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪsˈpɫeɪɪŋ/
UK/dɪsplˈeɪɪŋ/
Definitions
01showing or exhibiting
B1 · Intermediate
v. showing something so that people can see it easily.
v. exhibiting or making something visible to others; often used for physical objects or digital information.
“The shop is displaying the new summer clothes in the front window.”
“The museum is currently displaying a rare collection of medieval manuscripts that have not been seen by the public for decades.”
Usage
As a participle, it often describes an ongoing action or a state of being visible.
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02demonstrating a quality
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. showing a particular feeling, skill, or quality.
v. demonstrating or manifesting a specific characteristic, emotion, or ability through one's actions.
“He was displaying great courage when he helped the injured man.”
“By remaining calm during the crisis, the manager was displaying the kind of leadership the company desperately needed.”
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03the process of showing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act or process of putting something on show.
n. the act of exhibiting or the state of being exhibited; functions as a gerund noun.
“The displaying of the flags marked the start of the festival.”
“The careful displaying of these fragile artifacts requires precise control over both lighting and humidity within the gallery.”
Usage
Often used with 'the' and 'of' to describe a formal process.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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