demonstration
Use in a sentence
ənˈstreɪ noun
1.
the act or circumstance of proving or being proved conclusively, as by reasoning or a show of evidence: a belief incapable of demonstration.
2.
something serving as proof or supporting evidence: They sent a check as a demonstration of their concern.
3.
a description or explanation, as of a process, illustrated by examples, specimens, or the like: a demonstration of methods of refining ore.
4.
the act of exhibiting the operation or use of a device, machine, process, product, or the like, as to a prospective buyer.
5.
an exhibition, as of feeling; display; manifestation: His demonstration of affection was embarrassing.
6.
a public exhibition of the attitude of a group of persons toward a controversial issue, or other matter, made by picketing, parading, etc.
7.
a show of military force or of offensive operations made to deceive an enemy.
8.
Mathematics. a logical presentation of the way in which given assumptions imply a certain result; proof.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English demonstracioun < Latin dēmonstrātiōn- (stem of dēmonstrātiō, equivalent to dēmonstrāt(us) (see demonstrate) + -iōn- -ion
1325–75; Middle English demonstracioun < Latin dēmonstrātiōn- (stem of dēmonstrātiō, equivalent to dēmonstrāt(us) (see demonstrate) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
dem·on·stra·tion·al, adjective
dem·on·stra·tion·ist, noun
coun·ter·dem·on·stra·tion, noun
pre·dem·on·stra·tion, noun
re·dem·on·stra·tion, noun
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demonstration (ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act of demonstrating |
| 2. | proof or evidence leading to proof |
| 3. | an explanation, display, illustration, or experiment showing how something works |
| 4. | a manifestation of grievances, support, or protest by public rallies, parades, etc |
| 5. | a manifestation of emotion |
| 6. | a show of military force or preparedness |
| 7. | maths a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem |
| demon'strational | |
| —adj | |
| demon'strationist | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
demonstration
late 14c., from L. demonstrationem, from demonstrare, from de- "entirely" + monstrare "to point out, show," from monstrum "divine omen, wonder." Meaning "public show of feeling," usually with a mass meeting and a procession, is from 1839.
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Example sentences
Hill had promised a public demonstration of his works and process, but he kept pushing the date back.
Turn a left-field question into a demonstration of your qualifications for the position.
Third, as a demonstration that the government will no longer grant special favours to the nuclear industry.
It turned out it belonged to a local tour operator, who used the fossil as a demonstration piece.
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