demonstrated

dem·on·strate  (dmn-strt)

v. dem·on·strat·ed, dem·on·strat·ing, dem·on·strates

v.tr.

1. To show clearly and deliberately; manifest: demonstrated her skill as a gymnast; demonstrate affection by hugging.

2. To show to be true by reasoning or adducing evidence; prove: demonstrate a proposition.

3. To present by experiments, examples, or practical application; explain and illustrate: demonstrated the laws of physics with laboratory equipment.

4. To show the use of (an article) to a prospective buyer: The salesperson plugged in and demonstrated the vacuum cleaner.

v.intr.

1. To give a demonstration: described the dance step, then took a partner and demonstrated.

2. To participate in a public display of opinion: demonstrated against tax hikes.

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[Latin dmnstrre, dmnstrt- : d-, completely; see de- + mnstrre, to show (from mnstrum, divine portent, from monre, to warn; see men-¹ in Indo-European roots).]

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Adj.

1.

demonstrated - having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt incontestable, incontestible - incapable of being contested or disputed