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demo

dem·o [ démmō ]


noun  (plural de·mos)
Definition:
 
1. demonstration of product features: something made available for testing by potential buyers, e.g. a motor vehicle

2. demonstration of product: a demonstration, especially of a new product ( informal )

3. comput trial software: a trial version of software that demonstrates its principle features ( informal )

4. music music sample: a recorded sample of music produced for promotional purposes ( informal )

5. public protest: a public event in which people protest against something, often by marching through the streets ( informal )



transitive verb  (past and past participle de·moed, present participle de·mo·ing, 3rd person present singular de·mos)
Definition:
 
show how something works: to explain, describe, or give a demonstration of how something works or how to do something ( informal )

[Mid-20th century. Shortening of demonstration]
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