B2noun 2K

Demonstration

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Demonstration

a public meeting or a march (= an organized walk by many people) at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting somebody/something

In simple words: A public event to show or explain something.

Demonstration in a sentence

• The teacher gave a clear demonstration of the scientific experiment.
• They organized a demonstration in the city center to protest against the new law.
• This app includes a demonstration on how to use all its features effectively.
• A demonstration of the new software helped the employees understand it better.
• Thousands joined the demonstration to demand better working conditions.
• She gave a great demonstration of her cooking skills during the class.
• The demonstration outside the parliament lasted several hours.
• He provided a demonstration on how to solve complex math problems.

How to use Demonstration

Use 'demonstration' in contexts like events, teaching, or when showing how something works. Avoid using in informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

demonstration + of/for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'demo' and imagine a crowd watching a show.

Related words

Collocations with Demonstration

• big
• huge
• large
• hold
• organize
• stage
• take place
• call for something
• greet
• at a/​the demonstration
• during a/​the demonstration
• demonstration against
• physical
• practical
• live
• conduct
• do
• give somebody
• clear
• convincing
• dramatic
• provide

Synonyms for Demonstration

• exhibition
• show
• presentation
• display
• explanation

Opposites of Demonstration

• concealment
• hiding

Common mistakes with Demonstration

• Confused with 'demonstrate' as a verb.
• Using in overly casual settings.
• Mixing up with 'presentation' which is more formal.

Frequently asked questions about Demonstration

What does Demonstration mean?

A public event to show or explain something.

What is the definition of Demonstration?

a public meeting or a march (= an organized walk by many people) at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting somebody/something

How do you use Demonstration in a sentence?

The teacher gave a clear demonstration of the scientific experiment.

Can you give another example of Demonstration?

They organized a demonstration in the city center to protest against the new law.

What are synonyms for Demonstration?

Common alternatives include exhibition, show, presentation, display, explanation.

What is the opposite of Demonstration?

Opposite meanings include concealment, hiding.

What words go with Demonstration?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, hold, organize, stage, take place, call for something, greet, at a/​the demonstration, during a/​the demonstration, demonstration against, physical, practical, live, conduct, do, give somebody, clear, convincing, dramatic, provide.

What are common mistakes when using Demonstration?

Confused with 'demonstrate' as a verb. Using in overly casual settings. Mixing up with 'presentation' which is more formal.

How do you pronounce Demonstration?

US: /["/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Demonstration?

Use 'demonstration' in contexts like events, teaching, or when showing how something works. Avoid using in informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Demonstration?

"Demonstration" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.