Demonstration

/ˌdemənˈstrāshən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The act of showing or proving something through evidence or example.
The scientist provided a demonstration of the experiment to illustrate her findings.
A public display of group opinion, often through marching or gathering to express a political stance.
Thousands gathered for a demonstration advocating for climate change action.
An event where a product or service is shown to potential customers.
The company held a demonstration of their new software at the tech expo.
The process of showing how to do something, typically in a tutorial or educational context.
The cooking class included a live demonstration on how to prepare the dish.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin demonstratio(n-), from the verb demonstrat- 'shown, indicated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live demonstration:
A demonstration that occurs in real-time, often to showcase a product or technique.
silent demonstration:
A protest or display of opinions expressed without words, often through signs.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Demos
They held a bunch of demos before the product launch.
Street protest
The activists organized a street protest to push for change.