English Dictionary
Definition of “demonstration”
demonstration (ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of demonstrating
- proof or evidence leading to proof
- an explanation, display, illustration, or experiment showing how something works
- a manifestation of grievances, support, or protest by public rallies, parades, etc
- a manifestation of emotion
- a show of military force or preparedness
- mathematics a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem
Alternative Forms
ˌdemonˈstrational adjective ˌdemonˈstrationist noun
Translations
- British English:
demonstration
A demonstration of something is the act of making it clear to people.We want a demonstration of his cooking skills.ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən NOUN We want a demonstration of his cooking skills.
- Spanish:
demostración
nf
- French:
manifestation
nf
- German:
Demonstration
nf
- Chinese: 演示 n
- Arabic: تـَجْرِبَة إِيضاحِيَّة n
- Portuguese: demonstração nf
- Russian: демонстрация nf
- Croatian: demonstracija nf
- Czech: demonstrace nf
- Danish: demonstration nutr
- Dutch: demonstratie nf
- Finnish: mielenosoitus n
- Greek: διαδήλωση nf
- Italian: dimostrazione nf
- Japanese: デモ n
- Korean: 증명 n
- Norwegian: demonstrasjon nm
- Polish: demonstracja nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: demonstração nf
- European Spanish:
demostración
nf
- Swedish: demonstration nutr
- Thai: การประท้วง n
- Turkish: gösteri n
- Vietnamese: cuộc biểu tình n
Usage examples
He gave a masterly demonstration of what is meant by the expression `taking charge".
Gagman, Maurice, Doubtful Motives (1987)However, this latest demonstration project is very much on an operational footing.
Yachting Boating World (2004)The Socialist Party TD, Mr Joe Higgins, said Monday's events were part of a pattern of police violence in every recent EU demonstration.
Irish Times (2002)The restaurant's proprietor, Christopher Trotter, will give a demonstration featuring his favourite seafood recipes at 3pm on Thursday.
Glasgow Herald (2001)He showed me a demonstration in which a German shepherd was being trained in the art of `bringing down' a man.
Jan Fennell, FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003)
