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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
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 (= 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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