Difference between demonstration and open
Definitions
noun
- proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
- a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
- a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
- a show of military force or preparedness
- a visual presentation showing how something works
Examples
Note that you'll be able to find the demonstration projects themselves as open-source projects on the companion site to the column (see Resources).
The security police quickly squelched an extremely rare public demonstration demanding political reform on Monday, the 41st anniversary of the Baath Party's seizure of power here.
Country pursuits on offer include sheep-racing, woodcarving with chainsaws, small-bore rifle-shooting, wool-spinning, bee demonstrations, candle-making and ferret-racing.
Definitions
verb
- become available
- have an opening or passage or outlet
- display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
- make the opening move
- cause to open or to become open
adjective
- ready or willing to receive favorably
- (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
- open to or in view of all
- accessible to all
- openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
noun
- a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
- a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
- information that has become public
- where the air is unconfined
Examples
Laura Wade's Posh, timed to open as the Tories edged into power in May 2010, reminded us just what we were in for: overprivileged hooligans in drinking-society blazers who trash a pub as thoughtlessly as they will trash the country.
Management claimed the lockout was a temporary measure and that the plant would be reopened on May 9.
Note that you'll be able to find the demonstration projects themselves as open-source projects on the companion site to the column (see Resources).
