demonstration

[ dem-uhn-strey-shuhn ]

/ ˌdɛm ənˈstreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or circumstance of proving or being proved conclusively, as by reasoning or a show of evidence: a belief incapable of demonstration.

something serving as proof or supporting evidence: They sent a check as a demonstration of their concern.

a description or explanation, as of a process, illustrated by examples, specimens, or the like: a demonstration of methods of refining ore.

the act of exhibiting the operation or use of a device, machine, process, product, or the like, as to a prospective buyer.

an exhibition, as of feeling; display; manifestation: His demonstration of affection was embarrassing.

a public exhibition of the attitude of a group of persons toward a controversial issue, or other matter, made by picketing, parading, etc.

a show of military force or of offensive operations made to deceive an enemy.

Mathematics. a logical presentation of the way in which given assumptions imply a certain result; proof.

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Origin of demonstration

1325–75; Middle English demonstracioun<Latin dēmonstrātiōn- (stem of dēmonstrātiō, equivalent to dēmonstrāt(us) (see demonstrate) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM demonstration

dem·on·stra·tion·al, adjectivedem·on·stra·tion·ist, nouncoun·ter·dem·on·stra·tion, nounpre·dem·on·stra·tion, noun

re·dem·on·stra·tion, nounsub·dem·on·stra·tion, nounsu·per·dem·on·stra·tion, nounun·dem·on·stra·tion·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for demonstration

demonstration

/ (ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən) /

noun

the act of demonstrating

proof or evidence leading to proof

an explanation, display, illustration, or experiment showing how something works

a manifestation of grievances, support, or protest by public rallies, parades, etc

a manifestation of emotion

a show of military force or preparedness

maths a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem

Derived forms of demonstration

demonstrational, adjectivedemonstrationist, noun

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