Demonstration

Word DEMONSTRATION
Character 13
Hyphenation dem on stra tion
Pronunciations /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Demonstration"

What do we mean by demonstration?

The act or process of providing evidence for or showing the truth of something. noun

An illustration or explanation, as of a theory or product, by exemplification or practical application. noun

A piece of evidence. noun

An expression or manifestation, as of one's feelings. noun

A public display of group opinion, as by a rally or march. noun

The act of pointing out or exhibiting; an exhibition; a manifestation; a show: as, a demonstration of friendship or sympathy. noun

The exhibition and explanation of examples in teaching an art or a science, especially anatomy. noun

Milit., an exhibition of warlike intentions; a warlike attitude or movement; specifically, a military operation of any kind which may be performed for the purpose of deceiving the enemy respecting the measures which it is intended to employ against him. noun

A public exhibition, by a number of persons, of sympathy with some political or other cause, as in a mass-meeting or a procession. noun

Proof, either a process of stating in an orderly manner indubitable propositions which evidently cannot be true without the truth of the conclusion so proved, or the propositions so Stated. noun

In Roman law, the formal statement of the plaintiff's claim in presenting his case to the court: somewhat analogous to the ‘declaration’ of the common law. noun

The act of demonstrating; an exhibition; proof; especially, proof beyond the possibility of doubt; indubitable evidence, to the senses or reason. noun

An expression, as of the feelings, by outward signs; a manifestation; a show. See also sense 7 for a more specific related meaning. noun

The exhibition and explanation of a dissection or other anatomical preparation. noun

(Mil.) a decisive exhibition of force, or a movement indicating an attack. noun

The act of proving by the syllogistic process, or the proof itself. noun

A course of reasoning showing that a certain result is a necessary consequence of assumed premises; -- these premises being definitions, axioms, and previously established propositions. noun

A public gathering of people to express some sentiment or feelings by explicit means, such as picketing, parading, carrying signs or shouting, usually in favor of or opposed to some action of government or of a business. noun

The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.

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 mathematical proof.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Demonstration

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The word "demonstration" in example sentences

But he is no mystical obscurantist nor does he privilege spiritual intuition above demonstration; rather he argues for their complementarity since ˜demonstration does not conflict with inner disclosure.™ ❋ Rizvi, Sajjad (2009)

This demonstration is a unique opportunity for the Latino community to raise our voice and concerns. ❋ Hector E. Sanchez (2010)

No, the demonstration is against your understanding, not mine. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I was what they called the demonstration garden coordinator or manager, or something like that. ❋ Unknown (1990)

It was from the Countess Strathearn, written in the triumph of revenge, cruelly exulting in what she termed the demonstration of Wallace's guilt; congratulating herself on having been the primary means of discovering it, and boasting that his once adored ❋ Jane Porter (1813)

Switzerland Monday for approving a ban on the building of minarets, with neighbouring governments attacking what they called a demonstration of ❋ Unknown (2009)

In that brief video, Howard addresses his audience directly in what he calls a demonstration of sincerity, outfitting himself (complete with wigs) as the characters he grew up playing on TV: Opie and Richie. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Bush announced the infusion of aid as Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in the region in what he described as a demonstration that the United States had "a deep and abiding interest" in keeping Georgia and other neighboring states free from a new era of Russian domination. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A "demonstration" is First Amendment-protected activity -- political speech, issue advocacy, and so forth. ❋ Lisa De Moraes (2010)

A "demonstration" is a First Amendment-protected activity -- political speech, issue advocacy and so forth. ❋ Lisa De Moraes (2010)

In the Puerta del Sol, the center of the Spanish capital and ending point for the day's main demonstration, many shops were closed and groups of picketers roamed chanting, No reforms! ❋ Jonathan House (2010)

He said the demonstration is bigger than Monday's rally. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2009)

The only difference from any typical demonstration is we will all be armed. ' ❋ Unknown (2009)

Potomac Bonsai Association presents a drop-in demonstration on creating and training bonsai. 1-2: 30 p.m. U.S. ❋ Joel M. Lerner (2010)

Most of the guys I served with hate this war and the power elite as much as I do, but getting them to commit to any demonstration is very hard. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In this short video, a demonstration is given to school kids on how to press fresh, tasty apple cider during a special school event .... ❋ Rebecca Gerendasy (2010)

In this short video, a demonstration is given to school kids on how to press fresh, tasty apple cider during a special school event. ❋ Rebecca Gerendasy (2010)

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