demonstration

[ dem-uh n-strey-shuh n ]

/ 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.

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, adjective dem·on·stra·tion·ist, noun coun·ter·dem·on·stra·tion, noun pre·dem·on·stra·tion, noun

re·dem·on·stra·tion, noun sub·dem·on·stra·tion, noun su·per·dem·on·stra·tion, noun un·dem·on·stra·tion·al, adjective

Words nearby demonstration

demonolatry, demonology, demonstrable, demonstrant, demonstrate, demonstration, demonstration model, demonstrative, demonstrative pronouns, demonstrator, demonym

Example sentences from the Web for demonstration

The reviews in themselves constitute a demonstration of why the regime restricts the Internet.

Inside the ‘Surprisingly Great’ North Korean Hacker Hotel |Michael Daly |December 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
As Sarah and her sister and mother headed for the warmth of home, the demonstration continued.

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Not that the demonstration had anything to do with this couple, whom Sarah seems to see as a fairy tale come to life.

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The grapevine and the international media were alight with the buzz of the student killed by the police during the demonstration.

How Havel Inspired the Velvet Revolution |Michael Zantovsky |December 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Or perhaps next September is too long to wait for a demonstration of appreciation that is already overdue.

It’s Time for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to Get a Parade of Their Own |Michael Daly |November 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
This caused him to keep very close to the house, as he was not fond of demonstration.

Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson |John McElroy
It began to happen quite frequently after he was arrested there in connection with some demonstration and handing out of leaflets.

Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
A demonstration is given in this instance of the interaction between a given genotypic constitution and a special environment.

Sex-linked Inheritance in Drosophila |Thomas Hunt Morgan
"It's not entirely a question of demonstration, Mr. Ellerbee," said Baker.

The Great Gray Plague |Raymond F. Jones
This conclusion becomes almost a demonstration in the case of the ants and bees.

Man And His Ancestor |Charles Morris

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, adjective demonstrationist, noun

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