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US
/ˌdɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/
]
[ UK /dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ UK /dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
- proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
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a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
he gave the customer a demonstration
the presentation of new data -
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 visual presentation showing how something works
the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response
the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations
How To Use demonstration In A Sentence
- 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.
- This is a clear demonstration of how technology has changed.
- Country pursuits on offer include sheep-racing, woodcarving with chainsaws, small-bore rifle-shooting, wool-spinning, bee demonstrations, candle-making and ferret-racing.
- Outdoors in the sculpture court, local bands Atole, Tu Fawning and E*Rock, will play throughout the day and visitors can watch an expert "dowser" uncover the colors and sounds of works of art, see a demonstration of printmaking at a mobile print factory and sample specially made beer brewed to complement individual museum objects for the event by Old Lompoc, Laurelwood and Lucky Lab. KPSU - Portland's College Radio
- In Beit Sahour, a women's demonstration of more than 1000 was disbanded with the use of tear gas and rubber bullets.
- The demonstration is set for Sunday to coincide with World AIDS Day.
- Political opposition is mounting, and there have been calls for demonstrations against the scheme. Times, Sunday Times
- Meanwhile taking strong note of the police behaviour towards peaceful students demonstration leaders of the central university andolan samiti have threatened to intensify their agitation in support of their demands. NC-Congress coalition government responsible for the agitation on Central University issue
- Police in riot gear dispersed the demonstration.
