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demo

demo

100 3.6
A short display that shows how something works
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛmoʊ/
translation icon : demostración
  • At the tech fair, we enjoyed an interactive demo that illustrated the product's features.
  • video demo

OK, this might be the most impressive tech demo I've ever seen.

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Examples

  • Sessions may include workshops, lectures, demos, video, and group performance.

    Academic text (1991)
  • So I mean, I think this is one of the coolest demos I could think of.

  • We saw a a demo of this at the Museum of Film.

  • So with just this change, if we run the demo, we'll see multiple images.

  • You know, get to the demo as soon as you can.

  • The quick little demo makes a point, though.

    Academic text (2004)
  • I am not ashamed to admit that I have watched this demo video more than once.

    Blog text (3)
  • OK, this might be the most impressive tech demo I've ever seen.

  • It's just a hands on demo of how quickly it fills a loop.

  • The presenter showcased a demo of the new software during the conference.

Synonyms

show
vsdemo
1.0

An event like a play or concert that people watch

is a practical visual display focused on how something works rather than entertainment
presentation
vsdemo
435 3.5

To give information to a group using a talk or slides

is a practical visual display focusing on function rather than formal communication
demonstration
vsdemo
172 2.7

An act of showing how something works to people

is specifically a visual display focusing on how something works
exhibition
vsdemo
66 3.2

A public show of skill or ability, often in a performance

is a focused visual display of how something works rather than general showing
tutorial
vsdemo
  • Texting
45 3.7

A short video or written guide that shows how to do something

is a live visual display focusing on practical operation rather than a guide
showing
vsdemo
4 2.5

An exhibition of art or objects for people to see

is a practical visual display teaching how something works rather than mere viewing

How Detailed

exhibition
136 3.3
workshop
175 3.3
demo
100 3.6
presentation
435 3.5
to sketch
45 3.0

Surface Forms

demo singular
demos plural

Etymology

Demo is short for demonstration, from the Latin monstrare meaning 'to show'. So a demo is a short showing or display that lets people see how something works.