demonstration
Americannoun
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the act or circumstance of proving or being proved conclusively, as by reasoning or a show of evidence.
a belief incapable of demonstration.
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something serving as proof or supporting evidence.
They sent a check as a demonstration of their concern.
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a description or explanation, as of a process, illustrated by examples, specimens, or the like.
a demonstration of methods of refining ore.
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the act of exhibiting the operation or use of a device, machine, process, product, or the like, as to a prospective buyer.
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an exhibition, as of feeling; display; manifestation.
His demonstration of affection was embarrassing.
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a public exhibition of the attitude of a group of persons toward a controversial issue, or other matter, made by picketing, parading, etc.
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a show of military force or of offensive operations made to deceive an enemy.
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Mathematics. a logical presentation of the way in which given assumptions imply a certain result; proof.
noun
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the act of demonstrating
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proof or evidence leading to proof
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an explanation, display, illustration, or experiment showing how something works
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a manifestation of grievances, support, or protest by public rallies, parades, etc
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a manifestation of emotion
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a show of military force or preparedness
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maths a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem
Other Word Forms
- counterdemonstration noun
- demonstrational adjective
- demonstrationist noun
- predemonstration noun
- redemonstration noun
- subdemonstration noun
- superdemonstration noun
- undemonstrational adjective
Etymology
Origin of demonstration
1325–75; Middle English demonstracioun < Latin dēmonstrātiōn- (stem of dēmonstrātiō, equivalent to dēmonstrāt ( us ) ( demonstrate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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She doesn’t have to say any more for me to understand the meaning of her demonstration.
From Literature
He began by visiting the Theodore Payne Foundation’s demonstration garden in Sun Valley, where people can see native plants growing in their natural habitat.
From Los Angeles Times
The confrontation outside the federal Metropolitan Detention Center came after hours of peaceful “No Kings” demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles and across the county.
From Los Angeles Times
The worst rout in Treasurys since April’s tariff chaos is exacerbating strain in financial markets, a stark demonstration of how war’s disruptions to oil flows are leaving investors with few places to shelter.
While the largest crowds gathered in major urban centers, smaller demonstrations also took place in suburban and rural communities, underscoring the movement’s broad geographic reach and growing international footprint.
From Salon
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