demonstration
noun
dem·on·stra·tion
ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shən 
1
: an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence
a demonstration of how to prune a tree
: such as
a(1)
: conclusive evidence : proof
a demonstration of her guilt
(2)
mathematics
: derivation sense 5
b
: a showing of the merits of a product or service to a prospective consumer
a vacuum cleaner demonstration
2
: an outward expression or display
a demonstration of compassion
3
: a show of armed force
4
: a public display of group feelings toward a person or cause
peaceful demonstrations against the government
anti-war demonstrations
Examples of demonstration in a Sentence
I went to a sculpture demonstration last weekend.
One of the instructors gave a demonstration of how to prune a tree.
Would you mind giving us a demonstration so that we can see how the machine works?
He brought along a copy of the software for demonstration.
Students took part in several nonviolent demonstrations against the government.
The latest tests are a clear demonstration that the vaccine works.
Many people sent cards and flowers in demonstration of their sympathy.
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Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
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—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
While the demonstrations have reportedly been happening in the area for several weeks, Ye’s comments appear to have added fuel to an already blazing fire.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
These days, the majority of Latinos in the U.S. are native born, but these demonstrations prove that the immigrant experience is still very much a major aspect of Latinidad.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Protesters across the nation also held demonstrations at their state capitols Wednesday to oppose the early actions from the Trump administration, gathering under the hashtags #buildtheresistance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstration. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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demonstration
noun
dem·on·stra·tion
ˌdem-ən-ˈstrā-shən
1
: an act, process, or means of demonstrating the truth of something:
a
: convincing evidence
b
: an explanation (as of a theory) by experiment
c
: a course of reasoning intended to prove that a conclusion must be true when certain conditions are accepted
d
: a showing or using of a product for sale to display its good points
2
: an outward expression or display
a demonstration of joy
3
: a show of armed force
4
: a public display of group feelings toward a person or cause
Medical Definition
demonstration
noun
dem·on·stra·tion
ˌdem-ən-ˈstrā-shən
: an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence
especially
: a proof by experiment
a demonstration of the neutralization of an acid by a base
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