Definition

To show something again after it has been hidden or removed from view.

Example

After making changes to the document, you need to redisplay it to see the updates.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the presentation?

Yeah, I thought it was great!

I hope they will redisplay the slides for us later.

That would be helpful; I missed some details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Redisplay → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "display" (from Old French *despleier*, meaning to unfold or reveal). The word means to display something again or to show it once more.

Memory Tip

Think of showing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why redisplay means to display it once more.

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