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demo

demo

35 3.2
A limited version of software or a game you can try before buying
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛmoʊ/
translation icon : versión de prueba
  • The software company released a demo for users to test the new features.
  • free demo
  • download a demo
  • working demo

So he used the open AIS API just to make a demo asking a question.

Examples

  • After that, games with a demo have more sales.

  • Enjoy the very last demo of the year.

  • The demo is in two days.

    A-X-L (2018)

  • The best way, though, is to download a demo and see for yourself.

    Blog text (6)

  • Let's set up a demo.

    Single White Female (1992)

  • But for the purpose of this demo, let's ignore those features.

  • So, a lot of people are also interested in a demo that comes packed with ZoE HD.

    Blog text (5)

  • Attendees will enjoy free raffles, food, music, and demo rides of popular motorcycles sold by the dealer.

    Blog text (10)

  • We've had a successful demo of a Latte Panda Alpha's touch screen.

  • I downloaded the game demo to see if I would like it before purchasing.

Synonyms

trial run
vsdemo
13 3.2

A short test to see if something works well before real use

is a limited sample of a program released for users to try features
to trial
vsdemo
12 3.3

To test something to see how well it works

is specifically a limited software sample given to users rather than a general test

How Complete

full-size
21 2.5
to trial
12 3.3
beta
  • Specialized
2 5.1
demo
35 3.2
preview
183 2.9

Surface Forms

demo singular
demos plural

Etymology

The demo in software and games comes from demonstration, from Latin monstrare 'to show'. A demo is like a small 'sample' version you can try, which is why it gives only part of the full product.