dem·on·stra·tion (d m  n-str  shn)n. 1. The act of showing or making evident. 2. Conclusive evidence; proof. 3. An illustration or explanation, as of a theory or product, by exemplification or practical application. 4. A manifestation, as of one's feelings. 5. A public display of group opinion, as by a rally or march: peace demonstrations. |
demonstration [ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən]
n
1. the act of demonstrating
2. (Philosophy / Logic) proof or evidence leading to proof
3. an explanation, display, illustration, or experiment showing how something works
4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a manifestation of grievances, support, or protest by public rallies, parades, etc.
5. a manifestation of emotion
6. (Military) a show of military force or preparedness
7. (Mathematics) Maths a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem
demonstrational adj
demonstrationist n
1. An attack or show of force on a front where a decision is not sought, made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. See also amphibious demonstration; diversion; diversionary attack.
2. (DOD only) In military deception, a show of force in an area where a decision is not sought made to deceive an adversary. It is similar to a feint but no actual contact with the adversary is intended.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  demonstration - a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; "the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration"show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill" exhibition - the act of exhibiting; "a remarkable exhibition of musicianship" exposure - presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking" performance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto" lecture demonstration - presentation of an example of what the lecturer is discoursing about counterdemonstration - a demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration; "supporters of the president organized a counterdemonstration in his support" |
| 2. | demonstration - a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations" show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill" armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" | |
| 3. | demonstration - a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war" protest, dissent, objection - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent work-in - occasion when workers continue to work as a protest against e.g. proposed dismissal or closure of the factory protest march - occasion when you can express opposition by marching (usually on some government institution) without a license political science, politics, government - the study of government of states and other political units | |
| 4. | demonstration - proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion proof - a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it | |
| 5. | demonstration - a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response" visual communication - communication that relies on vision display, show - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested" expression, reflexion, reflection, manifestation - expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition" exemplification, illustration - showing by example |
demonstration
noun
1. march, protest, rally, sit-in, parade, procession, demo (informal), picket, mass lobby Riot police broke up the demonstration.
2. display, show, performance, explanation, description, presentation, demo (informal), exposition a cookery demonstration
3. indication, proof, testimony, confirmation, manifestation, affirmation, validation, substantiation, attestation an unprecedented demonstration of people power
4. display, showing, exhibition, expression, illustration physical demonstrations of affection
Translations
demonstration [ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən]
A. N
1. (= illustration) → demostración f
2. (= manifestation) → muestra f, demostración f
demonstration [ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən] n
(political) → manifestation f
to hold a demonstration, to stage a demonstration → organiser une manifestation, manifester
to hold a demonstration, to stage a demonstration → organiser une manifestation, manifester
(= display) [power] → démonstration f
(by teacher, expert, salesperson) → démonstration f
demonstration
n
(of truth, emotions, needs, goodwill, skill, bravery) → Beweis m; (by experiment, example) → Demonstration f; (of appliance etc) → Vorführung f; (of operation) → Vorführung f, → Demonstration f; to give a demonstration of something (by experiment, example) → etw demonstrieren; of operation also, of gadget → etw vorführen; he gave us a demonstration → er zeigte es uns
(Pol etc) → Demonstration f; to hold/break up a demonstration → eine Demonstration veranstalten or durchführen/auflösen
attr demonstration project → Demonstrationsprojekt nt
demonstration [ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃ/ən] n → dimostrazione f (Pol) → manifestazione f
to hold a demonstration (Pol) → tenere una manifestazione
demonstration [ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃ/ən] n → dimostrazione f (Pol) → manifestazione f
to hold a demonstration (Pol) → tenere una manifestazione
to hold a demonstration (Pol) → tenere una manifestazione
demonstration [ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃ/ən] n → dimostrazione f (Pol) → manifestazione f
to hold a demonstration (Pol) → tenere una manifestazione
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