The meaning of Demonstration

noun

The action or process of affirming something.

Usage examples:

He nodded in affirmation

noun

A statement or sign that something is true

Usage examples:

We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act., the reports are an affirmation th…

noun

An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

Usage examples:

They voted to lift the blockade of major railway junctions

verb

Seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

Usage examples:

The authorities blockaded roads in and out of the capital

noun

The act of using force or the threat of force to stop the movement of people or goods into or out of a country or area, or the people or objects used to prevent such movement

Usage examples:

The blockade consisted of a dozen ships surrounding the port., the army blockaded roads leading int…

noun

The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.

Usage examples:

High unemployment figures were further confirmation that the economy was in recession

noun

Evidence which confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation.

Usage examples:

There is no independent corroboration for this

noun

The act of proving an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information

Usage examples:

Without corroboration from forensic tests, it will be difficult to prove that the suspect is guilty…

noun

A demonstration of a product or technique.

Usage examples:

A cookery demo

verb

Record (a song or piece of music) to demonstrate the capabilities of a musical group or performer or as preparation for a full recording.

Usage examples:

They've already demoed twelve new songs

noun

Short for demographic.

Usage examples:

Both channels managed to maintain ratings among young male demos

verb

Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.

Usage examples:

The palace used to display a series of tapestries

noun

A performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment.

Usage examples:

A display of fireworks

verb

Something intended to communicate a particular impression

noun

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Usage examples:

The study finds little evidence of overt discrimination

verb

Be or show evidence of.

Usage examples:

The quality of the bracelet, as evidenced by the workmanship, is exceptional

noun

Anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true

Usage examples:

These figures are being given as evidence of economic growth., the fbi has found no evidence of a c…

noun

A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Usage examples:

An exhibition of french sculpture

noun

A large international exhibition.

Usage examples:

The location was used for the expo 67 world fair and the paddock backs onto a rowing basin built fo…

noun

Short form ofexposition

noun

Abbreviation for exposition

noun

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

Usage examples:

A systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity

noun

A statement that explains something clearly

Usage examples:

The san francisco exposition

noun

A show in which industrial goods, works of art, etc. are shown to the public

Usage examples:

A machinery and equipment exposition

phrasal verb

Get people together

phrasal verb

To have a meeting or a party

Usage examples:

Why don’t we all get together on friday?, lynn sent me an e-mail asking, “can you get your committe…

noun

A protest in which workers prevent employers or managers from leaving a place of work until certain demands are met.

Usage examples:

A gherao was to be conducted at the municipal offices

verb

Prevent (someone) from leaving a place of work until certain demands are met.

Usage examples:

The minister was gheraoed in his chamber for more than four hours

noun

An occasion when people show that they disagree with something by standing around a person in authority and not letting them leave until they agree to do what the people want

Usage examples:

Protestors were arrested for gheraoing the police commissioner's office.

noun

(in south asia) a closure of shops and offices as a protest or a mark of sorrow.

Usage examples:

The town observed a complete hartal

noun

A period of time, usually one day, when workers do not work because of an argument with an employer, or as a mark of respect for someone who has died

noun

A picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.

Usage examples:

An illustration of a yacht

noun

A sign or piece of information that indicates something.

Usage examples:

The visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries

noun

A sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen

Usage examples:

An indication that there are few indications that the economy is on an upswing., an indication of s…

noun

A room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead, typically one near the entrance of a public building.

Usage examples:

They went into the hotel lobby

verb

Seek to influence (a legislator) on an issue.

Usage examples:

They insist on their right to lobby congress

noun

A large, open space just inside the main entrance of a public building such as a hotel, office building, or theater

Usage examples:

As you enter the lobby, you’ll see the elevators on your right., the environmental lobby, [ t ] cou…

verb

Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Usage examples:

Thousands marched behind the coffin

noun

An act or instance of marching.

Usage examples:

The relieving force was more than a day's march away

verb

(of a country, territory, or estate) have a common frontier with.

Usage examples:

His estate marches with yours

noun

An organized march or rally.

Usage examples:

He will lead a massive morcha to the council hall

noun

A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event.

Usage examples:

A st george's day parade

verb

(of troops) assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion.

Usage examples:

The recruits were due to parade that day

verb

A ceremonial procession including people marching

noun

A person or group of people who stand outside a workplace or other venue as a protest or to try to persuade others not to enter during a strike.

Usage examples:

Forty pickets were arrested

verb

Act as a picket outside (a workplace or other venue).

Usage examples:

Strikers picketed the newspaper's main building

verb

A wooden strip forming part of a fence

noun

The giving of something to someone, especially as part of a formal ceremony.

Usage examples:

The presentation of certificates to new members

The act of formally giving something, as a prize

noun

The act of giving or showing something, or the way in which something is given or shown

Usage examples:

[ c ] a multimedia presentation, [ c ] after the sales presentation, the board had a number of ques…

noun

Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.

Usage examples:

You will be asked to give proof of your identity

adjective

Able to withstand something damaging; resistant.

Usage examples:

The marine battle armour was proof against most weapons

verb

Make (fabric) waterproof.

Usage examples:

If you are using a piece of lightweight canvas it will be necessary to proof the fabric when complete

noun

A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Usage examples:

The british team lodged an official protest

verb

Express an objection to what someone has said or done.

Usage examples:

Before muriel could protest, he had filled both glasses

verb

(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion.

Usage examples:

De montfort's troops rallied and drove back the king's infantry

noun

A mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause.

Usage examples:

A rally attended by around 100,000 people

verb

Subject (someone) to good-humoured ridicule; tease.

Usage examples:

He rallied her on the length of her pigtail

collocation

Take a seat

phrasal verb

Move from a standing to a sitting position.

Usage examples:

You'd better sit down

phrasal verb

Accept or put up with an unwelcome situation or development.

Usage examples:

If they think i'm going to sit down under it, they can think again

phrasal verb

Attend a meeting or discussion without taking an active part in it.

Usage examples:

Do you mind if i sit in?

phrasal verb

(of a group of people) occupy a place as a form of protest.

Usage examples:

Students have been sitting in this week

phrasal verb

To be present at an event without being involved

Usage examples:

Do you mind if i sit in on your class?, the vice president will sit in for the president at today’s…

phrasal verb

To sleep later than you usually do, or later than most people do

Usage examples:

Amelia is an early riser, but gorda sleeps in whenever she can.

noun

An instance of movement, activity, or supply stopping or being stopped.

Usage examples:

A power stoppage

verb

Hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.

Usage examples:

He raised his hand, as if to strike me

noun

A refusal to work organized by a body of employees as a form of protest, typically in an attempt to gain a concession or concessions from their employer.

Usage examples:

Dockers voted for an all-out strike

verb

Deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

noun

The act of showing something to be true, or of supporting a claim with facts

Usage examples:

The company produced receipts in substantiation of its claim., the criticisms were without factual …

noun

A person employed to test food or drink for quality by tasting it.

Usage examples:

A tea taster

noun

A person who tastes food or drink as a job

Usage examples:

A wine-taster

noun

A meeting for discussion on a subject of public interest, often held among college students

noun

A person's will, especially the part relating to personal property.

Usage examples:

Father's will and testament

noun

Proof of something

Usage examples:

[ c usually sing ] he is a walking testament to the value of hard work.

noun

Proof that something exists or is true

Usage examples:

Be (a) testament to sth these positive results are a testament to the strength of the technology se…

noun

The action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.

Usage examples:

The technique requires validation in controlled trials

noun

The act or process of making something officially or legally acceptable or approved

Usage examples:

Parking is free with validation of your ticket by one of the outlets in the mall., the system enabl…

noun

Proof that something is correct

Usage examples:

He saw this result as validation of his theory., the court's ruling is a validation of the new fund…

noun

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

Usage examples:

The verification of official documents

noun

The process of testing or finding out if something is true, real, accurate, etc.

Usage examples:

I've never asked for verification of his resume.

noun

The act of checking and proving that something is correct or true, or the proof that something is correct or true

Usage examples:

Some loans were made to borrowers who merely stated their income, without any independent verificat…

noun

A sudden angry departure, especially as a protest or strike.

Usage examples:

Opposition mps staged a walkout during the budget session

noun

The act of leaving a place to show that you are unhappy, or (of workers) the act of stopping work because of a disagreement with management

Usage examples:

Some people who were unhappy with the changes staged a walkout during the meeting., the airline bar…

noun

A situation in which workers refuse to continue working and leave their office, factory, etc. to show their employer that they are unhappy about something

Usage examples:

Call/stage/threaten a walkout cabin crew staged a walkout costing the airline $150m., avert/call of…

noun

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.

Usage examples:

Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident

verb

See (an event, typically a crime or accident) happen.

Usage examples:

Staff who witnessed the murder

noun

A person who sees an event happening, esp. a crime or an accident

Usage examples:

[ c ] according to witnesses, the car used in the robbery was a green van with pennsylvania license…