demo

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Pronunciation
/ˈdɛm.əʊ/
/ˈdɛm.oʊ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A demonstration or visual explanation.

Example Sentences
  • The professor prepared a demo to help her class understand the topic.
2 Definition

A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.

Example Sentences
  • After hearing the demo the record label approved funding to record the song with a full band.
3 Definition

An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount.

Synonyms
floor model
4 Definition

A march or gathering to make a political protest.

Synonyms
demonstration march
5 Definition

An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works.

Example Sentences
  • The game's developers released a demo version to the public 3 months before the full release.
6 Definition

A non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine. See demoscene.

7 Definition

A democrat.

8 Definition

(collective) A demographic group.

Example Sentences
  • The target demo of the new show will be children between 6 and 8 years old.
9 Definition

Demolition.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.

Example Sentences
  • The band demoed thirty songs. Their manager thought that ten of the songs would make a good record.
2 Definition

To demonstrate.

3 Definition

To demolish (especially a house or fixture).