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单词 demonstration
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demonstration

noun

dem·​on·​stra·​tion ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce demonstration (audio)
1
: an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence
a demonstration of how to prune a tree
: such as
a(1)
: conclusive evidence : proof
a demonstration of her guilt
(2)
mathematics : derivation sense 5
b
: a showing of the merits of a product or service to a prospective consumer
a vacuum cleaner demonstration
2
: an outward expression or display
a demonstration of compassion
3
: a show of armed force
4
: a public display of group feelings toward a person or cause
peaceful demonstrations against the government
anti-war demonstrations
demonstrational
ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shnəl How to pronounce demonstration (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

  • demo [British]
  • rally
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Example Sentences

I went to a sculpture demonstration last weekend. One of the instructors gave a demonstration of how to prune a tree. Would you mind giving us a demonstration so that we can see how the machine works? He brought along a copy of the software for demonstration. Students took part in several nonviolent demonstrations against the government. The latest tests are a clear demonstration that the vaccine works. Many people sent cards and flowers in demonstration of their sympathy. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Much like Lucky Lady II’s nonstop flight, the USS Triton’s trip to sea, known as Operation Sandblast, was also a demonstration of the U.S. Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 That is the reason behind the acceleration and Venice is a concrete demonstration of this. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 For Starinsky, the new park is a demonstration of the importance of sprinkling small, high-quality outdoor amenities throughout downtown. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 That sentiment is a demonstration of how arduous a path Pence or DeSantis could have to a GOP presidential nomination with Trump still in the picture. Rick Klein, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2022 Next year’s show also will feature the first woman demonstration pilot for the Blue Angels, Amanda Lee. Meghan Willcoxon, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2022 The Navy announced Monday that Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will be the first woman demonstration pilot for the Blue Angels, the world’s second-oldest aerobatic team. Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 The Blue Angels have selected the squadron’s first woman F/A-18E/F demonstration pilot. Staff, USA TODAY, 18 July 2022 This was a true demonstration of how artists and audiences are so connected. Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English demonstracioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French demonstration, demustracioun, borrowed from Latin dēmonstrātiōn-, dēmonstrātiō "action of pointing out, description, explanation" (Late Latin, "deduction, proof"), from dēmonstrāre "to indicate, describe, show" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at demonstrate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

demonstration

noun

dem·​on·​stra·​tion ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce demonstration (audio)
1
: an outward expression (as a show of feelings)
a demonstration of affection
2
: an act or a means of showing
a cooking demonstration
3
: a showing or using of an article for sale to display its good points
4
: a parade or a gathering to show public feeling

Medical Definition

demonstration

noun

dem·​on·​stra·​tion ˌdem-ən-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce demonstration (audio)
: an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence
especially : a proof by experiment
a demonstration of the neutralization of an acid by a base

demonstration

noun

1
as in rally
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • rally
  • demo
  • protest
  • march
  • gathering
  • assembly
  • conference
  • counterdemonstration
  • convention
  • convocation
  • congress
  • sit-in
  • counterprotest
  • sit-down
  • council
  • counterrally
  • strike
2
as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • display
  • show
  • exhibition
  • simulation
  • flaunting
  • pose
  • act
  • charade
  • disclosure
  • front
  • affectation
  • semblance
  • pretence
  • pretense
  • facade
  • betrayal
  • façade
  • sham
  • guise
  • put-on
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