demonstration

Meanings

Plural: demonstrations

Noun

• a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
  • "he gave the customer a demonstration"
• a show of military force or preparedness
  • "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations"
• a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
  • "there were violent demonstrations against the war"
• proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
• 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"
• The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.
• The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.
• A prisoner's act of beating up another prisoner.
• An event at which something will be demonstrated.
• Expression of one's feelings by outward signs.
• A public display of group opinion, such as a protest march.
• A show of military force.
• A proof.

Synonyms

demo, manifestation, march, monstrance, parade, presentation, presentment, protest

Related Words

demo, demonstrable, demonstrate, demonstrator, monster, remonstration