A demonstration is a march or gathering which people take part in to show their opposition to something or their support for something.
Riot police broke up a demonstration by students.
...mass demonstrations.
Synonyms: march, protest, rally, sit-in More Synonyms of demonstration
2. countable noun
A demonstration of something is a talk by someone who shows you how to do it or how it works.
...a cookery demonstration.
...demonstrations of new products.
Synonyms: display, show, performance, explanation More Synonyms of demonstration
3. countable noun
A demonstrationof a fact or situation is a clear proof of it.
This is a clear demonstration of how technology has changed. [+ of]
The researchers took this as a demonstration of the fact that people are more likelyto smile in a social situation.
4. countable noun
A demonstration of a quality or feeling is an expression of it.
There's been no public demonstration of opposition to the President. [+ of]
...physical demonstrations of affection.
Synonyms: exhibition, display, showing, expression More Synonyms of demonstration
More Synonyms of demonstration
demonstration in British English
(ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən)
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. mathematics
a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem
Derived forms
demonstrational (ˌdemonˈstrational)
adjective
demonstrationist (ˌdemonˈstrationist)
noun
demonstration in American English
(ˈdɛmənˈstreɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act, process, or means of making evident or proving
2.
an explanation by example, experiment, etc.
3.
a practical showing of how something works or is used; specif., such a showing of a product in an effort to sell it
4.
a display or outward show
a demonstration of grief
5.
a public show of feeling or opinion, as by a mass meeting or parade
6.
a show of military force or preparedness
7.
a logical proof in which a certain conclusion is shown to follow from certain premises
Word origin
ME demonstracion < L demonstratio < demonstrare: see demonstrate
COBUILD Collocations
demonstration
clear demonstration
mass demonstration
massive demonstration
peaceful demonstration
Examples of 'demonstration' in a sentence
demonstration
It's a clear demonstration that there is no firewall between the two.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This would be followed by a demonstration of force "to show resolve".
Mcinnes, Colin & Sheffield G.D (eds.) Warfare in the Twentieth Century (1988)
It was about as clear a demonstration of lack of confidence in me as could be imagined.
The Sun (2013)
In that case a massive public demonstration should be held.
The Sun (2008)
You should avoid all protests and demonstrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
That the opposition stages demonstrations at all is quite a triumph.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There will be cookery demonstrations and outdoor activities and there is a spa for pampering.
The Sun (2011)
They are plotting a campaign of protests and demonstrations in the new year.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Cookery demonstrations and street theatre will add to the entertainment.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The shootings triggered massive demonstrations and protests across the nation.
Garraty, John Arthur The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995)
Here was demonstration of the fact.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Then when troops were sent in to quell the demonstrations by force, the rebels fought back.
The Sun (2013)
Who says mass public demonstrations can't force politicians to change their minds?
The Sun (2009)
The similarities with the opposition 's demonstrations ended there.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
On Wednesday they staged a public demonstration to denounce the killings.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There will also be cookery demonstrations, games and food stalls.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We have seen the huge demonstrations by Iranians protesting against how the elections were handled.
The Sun (2009)
There are free yoga classes, rum tastings and cookery demonstrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
European leaders meeting in Brussels demanded that the regime refrain from the use of force against peaceful demonstrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But the main argument was that they were too heavy-handed and did not give the public clear instructions during demonstrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Dublin's actions were a clear demonstration of just how effective smaller independent nations can be when the going gets tough.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She claimed that democratic freedoms gained five years ago were being swiftly eroded, with mounting restrictions on press freedom and opposition demonstrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Visitors will be invited to tastings, walks, displays and demonstrations on a wide variety of soft fruits including strawberries.
The Sun (2009)
In other languages
demonstration
British English: demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ NOUN
A demonstration of something is the act of making it clear to people.
We want a demonstration of his cooking skills.
American English: demonstration
Arabic: تـَجْرِبَة إِيضاحِيَّة
Brazilian Portuguese: demonstração
Chinese: 演示
Croatian: demonstracija
Czech: demonstrace manifestace
Danish: demonstration
Dutch: demonstratie
European Spanish: demostración
Finnish: mielenosoitus
French: manifestation
German: Demonstration
Greek: διαδήλωση
Italian: dimostrazione
Japanese: デモ
Korean: 증명
Norwegian: demonstrasjon
Polish: demonstracja
European Portuguese: demonstração
Romanian: demonstrație
Russian: демонстрация
Latin American Spanish: demostración
Swedish: demonstration
Thai: การสาธิต
Turkish: gösteri politik
Ukrainian: демонстрація
Vietnamese: sự thể hiện, sự chứng minh
All related terms of 'demonstration'
mass demonstration
A demonstration is a march or gathering which people take part in to show their opposition to something or their support for something.
clear demonstration
A demonstration of a fact or situation is a clear proof of it.
demonstration model
a nearly new product, such as a car or washing machine, that has been used only to demonstrate its performance by a dealer and is offered for sale at a discount
massive demonstration
A demonstration is a march or gathering which people take part in to show their opposition to something or their support for something.
peaceful demonstration
A demonstration is a march or gathering which people take part in to show their opposition to something or their support for something.
protest demonstration
a manifestation of protest by public rally , parade , etc
Chinese translation of 'demonstration'
demonstration
(dɛmənˈstreɪʃən)
n(c)
(= protest march) 示威 (shìwēi) (次, cì)
(= proof) 证(證)实(實) (zhèngshí)
[of appliance, cooking]演示 (yǎnshì) (个(個), gè)
to hold/stage a demonstration举(舉)行示威 (jǔxíng shìwēi)
demo
(ˈdɛməu) (Brit) (inf)
n abbr(c)
(= demonstration) 示威 (shìwēi)
1 (noun)
Definition
a march or public meeting to demonstrate opposition to something or support for something
Thousands of peeople attended the demonstration.
Synonyms
march
Organisers expect up to 3000 people to join the march.
protest
The opposition staged a protest against the government.
rally
sit-in
parade
A military parade marched slowly through the streets.
procession
a funeral procession
demo (informal)
picket
Demonstrators have set up a twenty-four-hour picket.
mass lobby
hikoi (New Zealand)
2 (noun)
Definition
an explanation, display, or experiment showing how something works
a cookery demonstration
Synonyms
display
He embraced it with such confidence and display.
show
the Chelsea flower show
performance
She made a big performance of cooking the dinner.
explanation
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
description
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
presentation
a business presentation
demo (informal)
exposition
an art exposition
3 (noun)
Definition
proof or evidence leading to proof
an unprecedented demonstration of people power
Synonyms
indication
He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise.
proof
You must have proof of residence in the state.
testimony
Her living room piled with documents is a testimony to her dedication to her work.
confirmation
He took her resignation as confirmation of their suspicions.
manifestation
Different animals have different manifestations of the disease.
affirmation
The high turnout was an affirmation of the importance of the election.
validation
substantiation
attestation
4 (noun)
physical demonstrations of affection
Synonyms
exhibition
He treated the fans to an exhibition of power and speed.
display
an outward display of affection
showing
a private showing of the hit film
expression
We attended as an expression of solidarity.
illustration
These figures are an illustration of the country's dynamism.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of affirmation
The high turnout was an affirmation of the importance of the election.
Synonyms
confirmation,
testimony,
ratification,
attestation,
avouchment
in the sense of confirmation
Definition
something that confirms
He took her resignation as confirmation of their suspicions.
Synonyms
proof,
evidence,
testimony,
verification,
ratification,
validation,
corroboration,
authentication,
substantiation
in the sense of description
Definition
a statement or account that describes someone or something
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.