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   demonstration

   /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence: "his demonstration of the need for computer corpora in language study is convincing" Similar proofsubstantiationconfirmationaffirmationcorroborationverificationvalidationevidenceindicationwitnesstestament
   • ▪ an outward show of a feeling or quality: "physical demonstrations of affection" Similar manifestationindicationrevelationsignmarktokenembodimentrecordexpressionrare:evincement
   • 2. a practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed: "a microwave cookery demonstration" Similar exhibitionpresentationdisplayillustrationdemotasterexpositionteach-in
   • 3. a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue: "a pro-democracy demonstration" Similar protestdemoprotest marchmarchparaderallylobbysit-insleep-indie-instoppagestrikewalkoutpicketpicket lineblockademorchagheraohartal

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the senses ‘proof provided by logic’ and ‘sign, indication’): from Latin demonstratio(n-), from demonstrare ‘point out’ (see demonstrate). demonstration (sense 3) dates from the mid 19th century.

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   • 1. demonstrational adjective

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   a demonstration of how something that seems simple can turn out to be very complicated; The strike was a dramatic demonstration of the power of the workforce. The election results gave ample demonstration of collapsing support for the party. The performance was a remarkable demonstration of his abilities.

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   • A double-decker quiz with words from across the pond The meaning of DEMONSTRATION is an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence. How to use demonstration in a sentence.

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   Where does the word demonstration come from?

   • Word Origin late Middle English (also in the senses ‘proof provided by logic’ and ‘sign, indication’): from Latin demonstratio (n-), from demonstrare ‘point out’. Sense (1) dates from the mid 19th cent. Definition of demonstration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a demonstration of power?

   • [countable, uncountable] an act of giving proof or evidence for something The strike was a dramatic demonstration of the power of the workforce. The election results gave ample demonstration of collapsing support for the party. The performance was a remarkable demonstration of his abilities.

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   What is a demonstration of a fact or situation?

   • A demonstration of a fact or situation is a clear proof of it. The researchers took this as a demonstration of the fact that people are more likely to smile in a social situation. A demonstration of a quality or feeling is an expression of it. ...physical demonstrations of affection. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   • A demonstration of a quality or feeling is an expression of it. ...physical demonstrations of affection. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What is a demonstration of this disaster?

   • demonstration of This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls. Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works. She told us how easy it was to use the software, then by way of demonstration produced a beautiful graph with a few clicks of the mouse. We're going to a cooking demonstration tonight.

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