"demonstration" meaning in English

See demonstration in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ [UK] Audio: en-us-demonstration.ogg [US] Forms: demonstration [singular], demonstrations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A demonstration of something is the act of showing that it is true or that it exists.
    Sense id: simple-demonstration-en-noun-26xyg-dQ
  2. A demonstration of something is the act of showing how to do it or use it.
    Sense id: simple-demonstration-en-noun-b0tolcRO
  3. A demonstration is a gathering of people to protest something publicly.
    Sense id: simple-demonstration-en-noun-Um2I2yGv
     
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