demonstration
Translation
demonstration, proof, protest, exhibition
Examples
She gave a demonstration of the new product.
She gave a demonstration of the new product.
This is a clear demonstration of his skill.
This is a clear demonstration of his skill.
The students held a demonstration against the cuts.
The students held a demonstration against the cuts.
Grammar Patterns
a demonstration of ((sth.)) an act of showing sth. It was a demonstration of her talent.
a demonstration against/for ((sth.)) a public protest They organised a demonstration against the war.
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Etymology
From the verb 'demonstrate'. From Latin 'demonstrare' (to show), with the suffix '-tion' forming a noun of action.
Memory Tips
This is the noun for the action of 'demonstrating'. It can be a product demonstration, a demonstration of skill, or a political demonstration (protest).