demonstration
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6.3
- noun
- /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
:
demostración de fuerza
- The soldiers put on a splendid demonstration for us upon their parade ground.
- military demonstration
There would be no leaflets drop this time, no demonstration bomb, no warning shot.
- There would be no leaflets drop this time, no demonstration bomb, no warning shot.
Examples
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- A demonstration of strength will determine the winner of the Travis Brickley, Tung Sung Moon match.
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I mean, this is a weapons demonstration.
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Now, gentlemen, watch this demonstration of power.
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Use the bomb for a demonstration, not on cities.
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Fleetwick will be some sort of demonstration of power.
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Leading the news tonight, a bizarre demonstration on the steps of the U.S. Army Recruiting Headquarters in downtown Manhattan.
Fiction book (1990) -
Nevertheless, it was unfortunate that U.S.-Japanese relations started with a demonstration of military power.
Academic text (1994) -
Genghis Khan has arranged a demonstration tonight, for you and your court, to thank you for all your kindnesses over the years.
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Such tattoos usually conveyed a military oath or slogan as a demonstration of loyalty or bravery.
Academic text (2009) -
The military held a demonstration of force near the border to intimidate the opposing side.
Synonyms
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5.3
An act to impress others that hides true feelings
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2.2
An open showing of a feeling, quality, or knowledge
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3.2
A public show of skill or ability, often in a performance
A show of force by ships and troops to fool the enemy
Antonyms
Compounds
How Intimidating
Surface Forms
Morphology
demonstration = demonstrate (transparent) = demonstrate + ation
A military 'showing' of force is a specific instance of 'showing', so the formation is transparent.
Etymology
Demonstration comes from Latin parts de- 'completely' and monstr- 'show', meaning 'to show clearly'. In the military sense, a demonstration is a 'showing' of force or activity made to trick or scare the opponent.