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Demonstration: meaning, definitions and examples

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demonstration

 

[ ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən ]

Noun
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Context #1 | Noun

political

A demonstration is a public meeting or march at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting something.

Synonyms

march, protest, rally

Examples of usage

  • The protest was organized as a peaceful demonstration against the government's decision.
  • Thousands of people took part in the demonstration to demand equal rights for all citizens.
  • The students held a demonstration in front of the university campus to raise awareness about climate change.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A demonstration is a practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is done.

Synonyms

exhibition, presentation, showcase

Examples of usage

  • The company organized a demonstration of their new software for potential clients.
  • The teacher gave a demonstration on how to conduct a scientific experiment in the laboratory.
  • The chef's cooking demonstration attracted a large audience eager to learn new recipes.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A demonstration can also refer to the act of showing or proving something clearly and convincingly.

Synonyms

display, illustration, proof

Examples of usage

  • The experiment provided a clear demonstration of the theory in action.
  • Her success in the competition was a perfect demonstration of her talent and hard work.
  • The documentary offered a powerful demonstration of the impact of climate change on the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "demonstration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demonstração

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन

🇩🇪 Demonstration

🇮🇩 demonstrasi

🇺🇦 демонстрація

🇵🇱 demonstracja

🇯🇵 デモンストレーション

🇫🇷 démonstration

🇪🇸 demostración

🇹🇷 gösteri

🇰🇷 시위

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 demonstrace

🇸🇰 demonštrácia

🇨🇳 示范

🇸🇮 demonstracija

🇮🇸 sýning

🇰🇿 демонстрация

🇬🇪 დემონსტრაცია

🇦🇿 nümayiş

🇲🇽 demostración

Etymology

The word 'demonstration' originated from the Latin word 'demonstratio', which means 'a pointing out, description, proof'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The term has been used in various contexts, including political protests, technological exhibitions, and academic presentations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,704, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.