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demo

UK/ˈdɛm.əʊ/ US/ˈdɛm.oʊ/ fairly common informal

noun

1.

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”

verb

1.

show or demonstrate something to an interested audience

  • “She shows her dogs frequently”
  • “We will demo the new software in Washington”

Origin

Clipping of demonstration and various other words beginning with "demo-".

Phrases

  • demo reel
  • demo tape
  • demo trading
  • rolling demo

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