demonstration
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demonstrations
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEMONSTRATION
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an act of showing someone how something is used or done
— sometimes used before another noun
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I went to a sculpture demonstration last weekend.
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One of the instructors gave/did a demonstration of how to prune a tree.
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Would you mind giving us a demonstration so that we can see how the machine works?
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He brought along a copy of the software for demonstration.
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We saw a demonstration [=demo] version of the new software.
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an event in which people gather together in order to show that they support or oppose something or someone
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Students took part in several nonviolent/peaceful demonstrations against the government.
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demonstrations against the war = antiwar demonstrations
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demonstrations for women's rights
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Protesters marched in demonstration.
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an act of showing or proving something
— often + of
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The latest tests are a clear demonstration that the vaccine works.
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a demonstration of their power/loyalty/skill
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a demonstration of grief/bravery
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They brought some bread to share as a demonstration [=token] of goodwill.
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Many people sent cards and flowers in demonstration of their sympathy.
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a demonstrational video
