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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024dem•on•stra•tion /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- exhibition, display, or illustration that shows how something works:a demonstration of the new manufacturing process.
an example or series of examples that provides proof of something, as of a theory:a convincing demonstration.a showing or expressing of emotion:demonstrations of affection.a march or public show of strong opinion:a huge demonstration in the city's main square. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024dem•on•stra•tion (dem′ən strā′shən),USA pronunciation n. - 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.
- Militarya show of military force or of offensive operations made to deceive an enemy.
- [Math.]a logical presentation of the way in which given assumptions imply a certain result;
proof.
- Latin dēmonstrātiōn- (stem of dēmonstrātiō, equivalent. to dēmonstrāt(us) (see demonstrate) + -iōn- -ion
- Middle English demonstracioun 1325–75
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ n - 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
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