demonstration
/,deməns'treiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A public expression of group opinion, often political: An organized public march or gathering to show support for or protest against something.
- An act of showing and explaining how something works: A practical exhibition and explanation of the function, merits, or use of a product, process, or idea.
- Proof or clear evidence: An act of proving something logically or making something evident through argument or evidence.
- A military show of force: A display of military power intended as a warning or threat without engaging in full combat.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The students organized a peaceful demonstration against the new policy.
- The salesperson gave a demonstration of the new software's features.
- His recovery is a clear demonstration of the treatment's effectiveness.
- The naval exercises were a demonstration of the country's military readiness.
Advanced Usage
- "To hold/stage a demonstration": To organize and carry out a public protest or rally.
- The union plans to hold a demonstration outside the factory gates.
- "Proof by demonstration": Proving something by showing it in action or through practical example.
- He provided proof by demonstration, showing the machine's flaw in real time.
Variants and Related Words
- Demonstrate (verb): To show clearly, to prove, or to take part in a public protest.
- She will demonstrate the correct procedure.
- Thousands gathered to demonstrate for climate action.
- Demonstrative (adjective): Tending to show feelings openly; serving as conclusive proof.
- He is very demonstrative with his affection.
- The data was demonstrative of a clear trend.
- Demonstrator (noun): A person who takes part in a public protest; a person who shows how a product works.
- The demonstrators marched through the city center.
- A product demonstrator was giving out free samples at the store.
Synonyms
- Protest: An expression of disapproval, often in a public form.
- Exhibition: A public display of works of art, items of interest, or skills.
- Illustration: An example serving to explain or prove something.
- Manifestation: An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something.
Related Phrases
- Demonstration effect: The influence that the visible success or adoption of a product, idea, or behavior has on others.
- The new car's popularity had a strong demonstration effect on the neighbors.
- Demonstration project: A pilot project designed to show the feasibility or benefits of a new idea or technology.
- The city launched a demonstration project for renewable energy in public housing.
Idioms
- A demonstration of force: A show of military strength intended to intimidate or deter.
- The fleet's deployment was a clear demonstration of force to the neighboring country.
- To be a demonstration of something: To serve as a clear example or proof of a particular quality.
- Her dedication is a demonstration of true leadership.
Noun
- 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
- proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
- a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
- there were violent demonstrations against the war
- a show of military force or preparedness
- he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations
- a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
- the presentation of new data
- he gave the customer a demonstration