Meaning of demo in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɛmoʊ/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent

  1. Verb

    demo

    Definitions

    1. show or demonstrate something to an interested audience

    Examples

    • « She shows her dogs frequently »
    • « We will demo the new software in Washington »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    demo

    Etymology

    early 20th century: abbreviation of demonstration and demonstrate

    Definitions

    1. a visual presentation showing how something works

    Examples

    • « the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations »
    • « the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response »

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « I think the true test of a pop song, for me, and I've talked to a lot of other writers about this, is you take your demo, you pop it in your car and you drive down Sunset Blvd. to Santa Monica, and that's the Hollywood car test. »
    Ryan Tedder
  • « I think I first realized I wanted to be in country music and be an artist when I was 10. And I started dragging my parents to festivals, and fairs, and karaoke contests, and I did that for about a year before I came to Nashville for the first time. I was 11 and I had this demo CD of me singing Dixie Chicks and Leanne Rimes songs. »
    Taylor Swift

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