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UK [ˌdemənˈstreɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun
Word forms "demonstration":
singular demonstration plural demonstrations
1) [countable] an event that proves a fact

This is a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved with new technology.

2) [countable] an occasion when a large group of people protest about something

Angry students held demonstrations in the university square.

demonstration against:

There were a number of demonstrations against the new tax.

A massive pro-democracy demonstration soon turned into a riot.

3) [countable/uncountable] an occasion when someone shows people how something works or how to do something

cookery demonstrations

4) [countable] an action that shows how you feel

a demonstration of his love


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