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demo

1

[ dem-oh ]

noun

plural demos.
  1. a recording of a new song or of one performed by an unknown singer or singing group, distributed to disc jockeys, recording companies, etc., to demonstrate the merits of the song or performer.
  2. He does flooring and demo for a living.



verb (used with object)

demoed, demoing.
  1. to try out or exhibit the use of (a product, process, or the like):

    You can demo the game without downloading or buying it.

  2. to record (a song) to demonstrate the merits of the song or performer.

Demo

2

[ dem-oh ]

noun

Informal.
plural Demos.
  1. a member of the Democratic Party; Democrat.

demo-

3
  1. a combining form occurring in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “people†( democratic ); on this model, used in the formation of compound words ( demography ).

demo

1

/ ˈ»åÉ›³¾É™ÊŠ /

noun

  1. short for demonstration
    1. a demonstration record or tape, used for audition purposes
    2. a demonstration of a prototype system
  2. short for demonstrator
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

demo-

2

combining_form

  1. indicating people or population

    demography

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of demo1

1935–40; by shortening; -o

Origin of demo2

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Origin of demo3

< Greek »åŧ³¾´Ç-, combining form of »åê³¾´Ç²õ
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of demo1

from Greek »åŧ³¾´Ç²õ
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But then we got a demo deal with Warner Bros., and we recorded “Last Resort,†“Broken Home,†all the big hits from that record.

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Based on one of Lennon's old demo tapes, and featuring an archive recording of Harrison's guitar work, it went to number one and was nominated for awards at the Brits and the Grammys.

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"But I wanted to write about real things. No one else can sing my songs. I don't take other people's demos. This is all mine."

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During a demo, my partner and I are making a few nice shots and getting into a groove.

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"I used to send him demo cassettes. It's a full circle moment. And to be writing again and to have that music released by Alan McGee meant everything."

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