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Display vs. Layout — What's the Difference?

Display vs. Layout — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Display and Layout

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Display

To present to view; cause to be seen
The doctor displayed her diploma on the wall of her office. The autumn woods display a wide array of colors.

Layout

The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out
The road layout

Display

To exhibit ostentatiously; show off
Garish hosts who display their wealth whenever guests come over.

Layout

The act or an instance of laying out.

Display

To show (images or information) on a screen
The time is displayed on the bottom right corner of the computer monitor.
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Layout

An arrangement or plan, especially the schematic arrangement of parts or areas
The layout of a factory.
The layout of a printed circuit.

Display

To be or give evidence of; manifest or reveal
Writing that displays broad knowledge.
A decision that displays poor judgment.

Layout

The art or process of arranging printed or graphic matter on a page.

Display

To spread out; unfurl
The peacock displayed its fan.

Layout

The overall design of a page, spread, or book, including elements such as page and type size, typeface, and the arrangement of titles and page numbers.

Display

(Biochemistry) To position (a protein, for example) on the surface of a biological entity such as a virus
Proteins displayed on a bacteriophage.

Layout

A page or set of pages marked to indicate this design.

Display

(Zoology) To exhibit a behavioral display.

Layout

(Sports) The straight position, as in diving.

Display

The act of displaying.

Layout

(Informal) An establishment or property, especially a large residence or estate
"[Her] show horses ... were kept on the couple's one-and-a-half acre Malibu layout" (People).

Display

Ostentatious exhibition
An attention-seeker who was fond of display.

Layout

A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.

Display

A public exhibition.

Layout

A plan for such arrangement.

Display

Objects or merchandise set out for viewing by the public.

Layout

The act of laying out something.

Display

A demonstration or manifestation
A display of temper.

Layout

(publishing) The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information to fit within certain constraints.

Display

(Zoology) A specialized pattern of behavior used to communicate visually, such as the presentation of colors or plumage by male birds as part of courtship or intimidation.

Layout

(engineering) A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

Display

An instance of such behavior.

Layout

(electronics) A specification of an integrated circuit showing the position of the physical components that will implement the schematic in silicon.

Display

An advertisement or headline designed to catch the eye.

Layout

A plan or design of something that is laid out

Display

An electronic device, such as a computer monitor or cellphone screen, that presents information in a visual form.

Layout

The act of laying out (as by making plans for something)

Display

(Biochemistry) An in vitro method by which genetically engineered proteins are placed on the surface of a biological entity (such as a bacteriophage, yeast, or ribosome) so that the properties of these proteins and those they bind to can be analyzed and manipulated for research purposes.

Display

A show or spectacle.
The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.

Display

A piece of work to be presented visually.
Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.

Display

A device, furniture or marketing-oriented bulk packaging for visual presentation for sales promotion.

Display

(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

Display

(computing) The presentation of information for visual or tactile reception.

Display

(transitive) To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

Display

(intransitive) To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.

Display

(military) To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line, deploy.

Display

To make conspicuous by using large or prominent type.

Display

(obsolete) To discover; to descry.

Display

(obsolete) To spread out, to unfurl.

Display

To unfold; to spread wide; to expand; to stretch out; to spread.
The northern wind his wings did broad display.

Display

To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line.

Display

To spread before the view; to show; to exhibit to the sight, or to the mind; to make manifest.
His statement . . . displays very clearly the actual condition of the army.

Display

To make an exhibition of; to set in view conspicuously or ostentatiously; to exhibit for the sake of publicity; to parade.
Proudly displaying the insignia of their order.

Display

To make conspicuous by large or prominent type.

Display

To discover; to descry.
And from his seat took pleasure to displayThe city so adorned with towers.

Display

To output (results or data) in a visible manner on the screen of a monitor, CRT, or other device.

Display

To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.

Display

An opening or unfolding; exhibition; manifestation.
Having witnessed displays of his power and grace.

Display

Ostentatious show; exhibition for effect; parade.
He died, as erring man should die,Without display, without parade.

Display

An electronic device on which the output signal of another electronic device may be presented in a visual form; - also called display device. Typically the display device it is the screen of a cathode-ray tube, as in a computer monitor, but other forms of visual display such as LED or liquid crystal devices are also used. The printed output from a computer or other device is not considered as a display.

Display

The output signal from a computer program, displayed on a display device. The displayed signal may consist of letters, numbers, or any graphical image.

Display

A pattern of behavior, such as showing a body part to another animal, by which one animal conveys information to another, as for mating or defense.

Display

Something intended to communicate a particular impression;
Made a display of strength
A show of impatience
A good show of looking interested

Display

Something shown to the public;
The museum had many exhibits of oriental art

Display

An electronic device that represents information in visual form

Display

A visual representation of something

Display

Behavior that makes your feelings public;
A display of emotion

Display

Exhibiting openly in public view;
A display of courage

Display

To show, make visible or apparent;
The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month
Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?
National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship

Display

Make clear and visible;
The article revealed the policies of the government

Display

Attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

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