Demo
WordNet
noun
(1) 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"
verb
(2) Show or demonstrate something to an interested audience
"She shows her dogs frequently"
"We will demo the new software in Washington"
WiktionaryText
demo
- demonstrate
- democrat
- demographic (noun)
- demolition
Noun
- a brief demonstration or visual explanation
- a recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully
- After hearing the demo the record label approved funding to record the song with a full band.
- an example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount
- a march or gathering to make a political protest
- a non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine (see demoscene)
- An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works.
Verb
- To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.
- The band demoed thirty songs. Their manager thought that ten of the songs would make a good record.
Finnish
Etymology
From + .