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demonstrated

 

[ ˈdɛmənstreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing

To show clearly and deliberately; manifest: demonstrated her skill as a pianist.

Synonyms

display, exhibit, show.

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Word Description / Examples
demonstrated

Used to describe proving something clearly, often with evidence or logical reasoning. This is common in academic, scientific, and formal contexts.

  • The scientist demonstrated the effectiveness of the new vaccine with a series of experiments.
  • She demonstrated her knowledge of the subject during the interview.
show

A general term used in everyday language to talk about revealing or presenting something to others. It can be used in many different contexts, both formal and informal.

  • Please show me how to use the new software.
  • He decided to show his friend around the city.
display

Used when referring to the act of showing something to people, especially objects or collections, often something meant to be looked at.

  • The museum will display ancient artifacts from the Roman Empire this month.
  • He always tries to display his awards prominently in his office.
exhibit

Commonly used in formal contexts, especially related to museums, galleries, or events where something is shown publicly. It also can mean to show a quality or behavior.

  • The art gallery will exhibit modern sculptures next week.
  • She began to exhibit symptoms of the illness after returning from her trip.

Examples of usage

  • He demonstrated his new cooking technique to the class.
  • She demonstrated her leadership skills during the crisis.
  • The experiment demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug.
  • The data clearly demonstrated a correlation between the two variables.
Context #2 | Verb

proving

To prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence: demonstrated that the hypothesis was correct.

Synonyms

confirm, establish, prove.

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demonstrated

Use when showing evidence or an example to illustrate a point. Often used in scientific or academic contexts.

  • The experiment demonstrated the effect of gravity on different objects
prove

Use when providing definitive and undeniable evidence for a fact or claim. It can imply a challenge or skepticism being addressed. May carry a negative connotation when used in personal disputes.

  • She needed to prove her innocence in court
establish

Use when setting up or founding something, or making a clear and firm determination about something. Commonly used in business, law, or academic contexts.

  • He worked hard to establish his reputation as a reliable engineer
confirm

Use when verifying something to ensure its accuracy or validity. Common in formal, legal, or technical communications.

  • The study confirmed the previous research findings

Examples of usage

  • The study demonstrated the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
  • The report demonstrated the need for improved education funding.
  • The findings of the research demonstrated the benefits of regular exercise.

Translations

Translations of the word "demonstrated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demonstrado

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शित

🇩🇪 demonstriert

🇮🇩 diperlihatkan

🇺🇦 демонстровано

🇵🇱 zademonstrowano

🇯🇵 実証された

🇫🇷 démontré

🇪🇸 demostrado

🇹🇷 gösterildi

🇰🇷 입증된

🇸🇦 تم إثباته

🇨🇿 prokázáno

🇸🇰 preukázané

🇨🇳 证明了

🇸🇮 dokazano

🇮🇸 sýnt

🇰🇿 дәлелденген

🇬🇪 დადასტურებული

🇦🇿 sübut edilmiş

🇲🇽 demostrado

Etymology

The word 'demonstrated' comes from the Latin word 'demonstratus', the past participle of 'demonstrare', which means 'to point out' or 'to show'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century, originally in the sense of 'to point out' or 'to show evidence of'. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include the idea of proving or making clear by reasoning or evidence.

See also: demonstrable, demonstrative, demonstrativeness, demonstrator, undemonstrated.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,045, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.