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demonstration

[ dem-uhn-strey-shuhn ]

noun

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

    a belief incapable of demonstration.

  2. something serving as proof or supporting evidence:

    They sent a check as a demonstration of their concern.

  3. a description or explanation, as of a process, illustrated by examples, specimens, or the like:

    a demonstration of methods of refining ore.

  4. the act of exhibiting the operation or use of a device, machine, process, product, or the like, as to a prospective buyer.
  5. an exhibition, as of feeling; display; manifestation:

    His demonstration of affection was embarrassing.

  6. a public exhibition of the attitude of a group of persons toward a controversial issue, or other matter, made by picketing, parading, etc.
  7. a show of military force or of offensive operations made to deceive an enemy.
  8. Mathematics. a logical presentation of the way in which given assumptions imply a certain result; proof.


demonstration

/ ˌɛəˈٰɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act of demonstrating
  2. proof or evidence leading to proof
  3. an explanation, display, illustration, or experiment showing how something works
  4. a manifestation of grievances, support, or protest by public rallies, parades, etc
  5. a manifestation of emotion
  6. a show of military force or preparedness
  7. maths a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem
“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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Derived Forms

  • ˌ𳾴DzˈٰپDzԾ, noun
  • ˌ𳾴DzˈٰپDzԲ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • o·ٰtDz· adjective
  • o·ٰtDz· noun
  • dzܲt·o·ٰtDz noun
  • d·Dz·ٰtDz noun
  • d·Dz·ٰtDz noun
  • ܲd·Dz·ٰtDz noun
  • p·o·ٰtDz noun
  • ܲd·Dz·ٰtDz· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of demonstration1

1325–75; Middle English demonstracioun < Latin ŧDzԲٰپō- (stem of ŧDzԲٰپō, equivalent to ŧDzԲٰ ( us ) ( demonstrate ) + -ō- -ion
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He has predicted that the demonstrations will wane.

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Members of two groups, Seniors for Peace and the Democratic Club, gathered Tuesday outside a clubhouse on the 500-acre property to plan a weekend demonstration and distribute flyers that warned:

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He's one of a growing number of writers calling on the government to intervene, with a demonstration planned on Thursday near Meta's London office, as well as action online.

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While Saturday's demonstration was peaceful, earlier protests faced heavy-handed police tactics who fired teargas and rubber bullets.

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Those demonstrations were in opposition to billions in investments UC has that are tied to weapons companies, Israel and other targets of student activists.

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