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display

 [dis-pla´]
something presented for viewing, such as on a computer screen.
liquid crystal display a thin membrane containing liquid crystals, used for displays in computers and monitoring equipment.

liquid crystal display (LCD)

a thin membrane containing liquid crystals, used for displays in computers and monitoring equipment.

liquid crystal display

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LCD

A type of electronic display unit used on devices from watches to clinical laboratory instruments. It is very efficient and consumes little energy or power.
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