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Word: Demonstration
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (also in the senses ‘proof provided by logic’ and ‘sign, indication’): from Latin demonstratio(n-), from demonstrare ‘point out’ (see demonstrate). demonstration (sense 3) dates from the mid 19th century
ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃn
an act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence
Short Definition:act of showing that something exists
Examples:- his demonstration of the need for computer corpora in language study is convincing
- acts of faith are not capable of mathematical demonstration
a practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed
Short Definition:practical exhibition
Examples:- a microwave cookery demonstration
a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue
Short Definition:public meeting or march
Examples:- a pro-democracy demonstration
- demonstrations against the poll tax
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