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demo-
(word root) peopleExamples of words with the root demo-: democratic, demography
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dem·o 1
(dĕm′ō)n. pl. dem·os Informal
1.
a. A demonstration, as of a product or service.
b. A brief tape or recording illustrating the abilities of a musician or other performer.
2. A product, such as an automobile, used for demonstration and often sold later at a discount.
dem′o v.
dem·o 2
(dĕm′ō)n. Informal
Demolition.
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demo
(ˈdɛməʊ)n, pl -os
1. (Commerce) short for demonstration4
(Electronics) a demonstration record or tape, used for audition purposes
2. US short for demonstrator3
vb
3. short for demonstrate4
4. (Astronautics) to demonstrate a new or updated application, operating system, console, etc
5. (Astronautics) to demonstrate a new or updated application, operating system, console, etc
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dem•o
(ˈdɛm oʊ)n., pl. dem•os.
1. a compact disc, phonograph record, or tape recording of a new song or unknown performer or group, distributed for demonstration purposes.
[1935–40; by shortening; see -o]
demo-
a combining form meaning “people, population”: demography.
[< Greek dēmo-, comb. form of dêmos]
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| Noun | 1. | demo - a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response" visual communication - communication that relies on vision display, show - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested" expression, reflexion, reflection, manifestation - expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition" exemplification, illustration - showing by example |
| Verb | 1. | demo - give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington" bring home - make understandable and clear; "This brings home my point" show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please" |
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Translations
مِثال مُسَجَّل، عَرْضمُظَاهَرَةمُظاهَرَه، بَرْهَنَه، عَرْض
demonstracedemonahrávka
demonstrationdemo
demo
demonstracija
bemutatópéldány
デモ
데모
demonstravimasdemonstruojamasis egzemplioriusrodymas
demonstrešanareklamieraksts
demonštráciademonštračná nahrávka
demoskiva
การประท้วง
cuộc biểu tình
demo
[ˈdeməʊ] =demonstrationA. N
1. (Brit) (Pol) → manifestación f, mani f
2. (Comm) [of machine, product] → demostración f
3. = demo tape
B. CPD demo disk N (Mus) → disco m de demostración (Comput) → disquete m de demostración
demo tape N (Mus) → cinta f de demostración
demo tape N (Mus) → cinta f de demostración
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
demo
n abbr of demonstration → Demo(nstration) f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
demo
(ˈdeməu) – plural ˈdemos – noun1. (usually) a recording sent to radio stations or producers to show the ability of a musician, singer etc or an example of a computer program etc meant to promote sales.
2. a demonstration.
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demo
→ مُظَاهَرَة demonstrace demonstration Demo διαδήλωση demo, manifa demo manif demonstracija manifestazione デモ 데모 demo demo demo demonstração демонстрация demoskiva การประท้วง gösterim cuộc biểu tình 演示Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009