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demonstration

1 of 1noun
/ˌdɛ.ˈməns.treɪ.ʃən/
Forms:demonstrations
1

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

C1
  • The demonstration against the new government policy drew thousands of participants to the city center.
  • Students organized a peaceful demonstration in solidarity with climate activists around the world.
  • The labor union held a demonstration outside the company headquarters to demand better working conditions.
  • The community organized a demonstration to raise awareness about homelessness in the city.
  • The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government.
Synonyms:
manifestation
2

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

  • The artist's latest exhibition was a powerful demonstration of her unique style and emotional depth.
  • During the town hall meeting, residents held a demonstration to express their concerns about the proposed development project.
  • The teacher conducted a demonstration in class to show students how to perform the experiment safely and effectively.
  • His passionate speech was a demonstration of his commitment to social justice and the need for change in the community.
  • The demonstration of the new software features helped employees understand how to improve their workflow and productivity.
Synonyms:
presentmentpresentation
3

a display or maneuver intended to show military strength or readiness for action

  • The army staged a demonstration of force near the border.
  • Naval units conducted a demonstration to deter aggression.
  • The demonstration involved tanks, aircraft, and artillery.
  • The exercise served as a demonstration of defensive capability.
  • The troops held a brief demonstration before withdrawing.
4

the act of proving or establishing something through reasoning, evidence, or logical argument

  • The proof served as a clear demonstration of the theorem.
  • His argument was a demonstration of sound reasoning.
  • The experiment offered a scientific demonstration of the law.
  • The results provided a convincing demonstration of cause and effect.
  • The presentation included a demonstration of how the principle applied.
Synonyms:
monstrance
5

a clear display of how something is done or how it works

  • The salesperson did a quick demonstration of the new phone's features.
  • The teacher gave a demonstration of how to solve the math problem.
  • He watched a cooking demonstration to learn how to make pasta.
  • We attended a science demonstration with fun experiments.
  • The app includes a video demonstration for first-time users.
Synonyms:
demo