demo
demo Lexical Profile
demo Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A practical exhibition or explanation of how a product, software application, or machine works, or a trial version provided to prospective users.
"The software engineer gave a live demo of the new mobile application to the investors."
A preliminary recording of a song or musical piece made for reference, evaluation, or pitching to a record label rather than for commercial release.
"The band recorded a four-track demo in their garage and sent it to several independent labels."
British A public meeting, march, or protest held to express collective opinion on a political or social issue.
"Thousands of students joined the peaceful demo in the city center to protest rising tuition fees."
North American The tearing down or destruction of buildings, walls, or interior structures during construction or renovation.
"We finished the kitchen demo on Monday so the plumbers can start installing the new pipes tomorrow."
• verb
To demonstrate the capabilities or operation of a product, software program, or musical recording, or to test it out.
"Our team will demo the updated platform for prospective clients at next week's trade show."
North American To demolish or tear down a building, room, or interior structure, especially in preparation for remodeling.
"The contractors plan to demo the old bathroom before framing the new layout."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the 1930s as an informal clipped form of 'demonstration', and later in the mid-20th century also became a common shortening of 'demolition' in construction contexts.