demonstration

noun
UK: /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
US: /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/

  1. A public display of group opinion, often a march or rally.

    1. The demonstration was peaceful.
    2. Thousands participated in the demonstration against the new government policies.

  2. An act of showing or explaining how something works or is done.

    1. He gave a demonstration of the new software.
    2. The chef provided a clear demonstration of the cooking technique.

  3. Proof or evidence of something.

    1. This is a demonstration of his skill.
    2. The experiment served as a clear demonstration of the scientific principle.

Synonyms

explanation presentation evidence display march rally proof exhibition protest
demonstration verb

  1. To show or prove something clearly.

    1. They demonstrate their support.
    2. The study aims to demonstrate the link between diet and health.

  2. To take part in a public demonstration.

    1. People demonstrated against the war.
    2. Students demonstrated peacefully, expressing their concerns about tuition fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "demonstration" in English means: A public display of group opinion, often a march or rally., An act of showing or explaining how something works or is done., Proof or evidence of something..

The phonetic transcription of "demonstration" is /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "demonstration": explanation, presentation, evidence, display, march, rally, proof, exhibition, protest.

Example usage of "demonstration": "The demonstration was peaceful.". More examples on the page.