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Demonstration

Deh-muh-NSTRAY-shuhn

/ˌdɛmʌˈnstreɪʃʌn/

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demonstration

Dictionary meaning

A show or display.

Examples

  • We confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations.
  • There were violent demonstrations against the war.

Synonyms: presentation

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