demo

Meanings

Plural: demos

Noun

• 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"
• A demonstration or visual explanation.
• A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.
• An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount.
• A march or gathering to make a political protest.
• An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works.
• A non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine. See demoscene.
• A democrat.
• A demographic group.
• Demolition.

Verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience
  • "We will demo the new software in Washington"
• To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.
• To demonstrate.
• To demolish (especially a house or fixture).

Adj

• designed to test consumers' interest in a retail item prior to purchasing.

Synonyms

demonstrate, demonstration, exhibit, floor model, march, present, show

Anagrams of demo