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US
/ˌdɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/
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[ 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.
- Country pursuits on offer include sheep-racing, woodcarving with chainsaws, small-bore rifle-shooting, wool-spinning, bee demonstrations, candle-making and ferret-racing.
- The demonstration is set for Sunday to coincide with World AIDS Day.
- This is a clear demonstration of how technology has changed.
- 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.
- The students and faculty sometimes lead the community members through a brief demonstration of a PBL case tutorial session.
- a demonstration that man has televisional powers was given on Nov. 26, 1934 at the Royal University of Rome. Autobiography of a Yogi