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1. (n.) demonstration
the act of proving, as by reasoning or a show of evidence.
2. demonstration
something serving as proof or supporting evidence.
3. demonstration
a description or explanation, as of a process, illustrated by examples, specimens, or the like.
4. demonstration
the act of exhibiting the operation or use of a product, as to a prospective buyer.
5. demonstration
an exhibition, as of feeling; display:
a demonstration of affection.
6. demonstration
a public exhibition of the attitude of a group toward a controversial issue or other matter, made by picketing, parading, etc.
7. demonstration
a show of military force made to deceive an enemy.
8. demonstration
Math. a logical presentation of the way in which given assumptions imply a certain result; proof.
Etymology: (1325–75; < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) presentation, presentment, demonstration
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
"the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration"
2. (noun) demonstration
a show of military force or preparedness
"he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations"
3. (noun) demonstration, manifestation
a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)
"there were violent demonstrations against the war"
4. (noun) demonstration, monstrance
proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion
5. (noun) demonstration, demo
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"
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1. (noun) demonstration
a gathering of people in the street to protest or support sth
peaceful demonstrations against the government
2. demonstration
hold a demonstration
to organize and take part in a demonstration
3. demonstration
when sb shows how sth is done or how sth works
a demonstration of the product; There was no time for demonstration.
4. demonstration
sth that provides evidence that sth is true or exists
a demonstration of what can be accomplished; as a demonstration of his love
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) demonstration
the act of demonstrating; an exhibition; proof; especially, proof beyond the possibility of doubt; indubitable evidence, to the senses or reason
2. (noun) demonstration
an expression, as of the feelings, by outward signs; a manifestation; a show
3. (noun) demonstration
the exhibition and explanation of a dissection or other anatomical preparation
4. (noun) demonstration
(Mil.) a decisive exhibition of force, or a movement indicating an attack
5. (noun) demonstration
the act of proving by the syllogistic process, or the proof itself
6. (noun) demonstration
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
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. demonstration
1. An attack or show of force on a front where a decision is not sought, made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. See also amphibious demonstration; diversion; diversionary attack. 2. In military deception, a show of force in an area where a decision is not sought that is made to deceive an adversary. It is similar to a feint but no actual contact with the adversary is intended.
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