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demonstration
[ dem-uhn-strey-shuhn ]
noun
- 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.
- a show of military force or of offensive operations made to deceive an enemy.
- Mathematics. a logical presentation of the way in which given assumptions imply a certain result; proof.
demonstration
/ ˌɛəˈٰɪʃə /
noun
- 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
- maths a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem
Derived Forms
- ˌDzˈٰپDzԾ, noun
- ˌDzˈٰپDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- o·ٰtDz· adjective
- o·ٰtDz· noun
- dzܲt·o·ٰtDz noun
- d·Dz·ٰtDz noun
- d·Dz·ٰtDz noun
- ܲd·Dz·ٰtDz noun
- p·o·ٰtDz noun
- ܲd·Dz·ٰtDz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of demonstration1
Example Sentences
"We put between 70,000 and 80,000 people on the streets of London, but because it was a peaceful demonstration made up of kids in fancy dress we didn't get any coverage," says Packham.
Police said no damage was caused, and the group moved their demonstration outside after officers spoke to them.
Retirees were reported to attending a demonstration in Johnson County, Kansas, armed with placards denouncing the Trump administration’s wide-ranging cuts to federal programs, including those targeting the arts and humanities.
Known as "50501", for "50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement", the demonstrations were intended to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War.
Meanwhile, in demonstrations across the country, crowds are growing.
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