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demo

The instructor gives a live demo of the new software.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A demonstration or practical exhibition: A "demo" is a visual presentation or practical exhibition that shows how something works or is used.
    • A sample recording: In music and media, a "demo" is a preliminary, often unpolished, recording made to demonstrate a song or idea.

  2. Verb:

    • To demonstrate or show how something works: To "demo" something is to give a practical exhibition or presentation of it to an interested audience.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The salesperson gave a convincing demo of the new vacuum cleaner.
    • The band recorded a three-song demo to send to record labels.

  • Verb:

    • The technician will demo the new features of the software update.
    • She demoed the recipe step-by-step for the cooking class.
Advanced Usage

  • "Live demo": A demonstration performed in real-time in front of an audience.

    • The product launch featured a live demo that impressed all the investors.

  • "Demo version": A trial version of software, often with limited functionality, released for evaluation.

    • You can download a demo version of the game before deciding to buy the full version.
Variants and Related Words

  • Demonstration (n): The act of showing how something works; a public exhibition of opinion (e.g., a protest). This is the full form from which "demo" is shortened.

    • The science teacher gave a demonstration of the chemical reaction.

  • Demonstrator (n): A person who demonstrates how a product works, or a person who takes part in a public protest.

    • The demonstrator at the electronics store explained the camera's features.
Synonyms
  • Exhibition (n): A public display of works of art, items of interest, or skills.
  • Showcase (v/n): To display something to its best advantage; an event or setting that presents something favorably.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

(Note: "Demo" is typically not used in phrasal verb constructions. Its usage is direct as a verb or noun.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically using the word "demo.")

demo

The instructor gives a live demo of the new software.

Noun
  1. a visual presentation showing how something works
    • the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations
    • the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response
Verb
  1. give an exhibition of to an interested audience
    • She shows her dogs frequently
    • We will demo the new software in Washington

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