English Explanatory Dictionary

demo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A demonstration or visual explanation.
  2. A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.
  3. An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount.
  4. A march or gathering to make a political protest.
  5. An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works.
  6. A non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine. See demoscene.
  7. A democrat.
  8. A demographic group.
  9. Demolition.
adj
  1. designed to test consumers' interest in a retail item prior to purchasing.
verb
  1. To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.
  2. To demonstrate.
verb
  1. To demolish (especially a house or fixture).

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛm.əʊ/ /ˈdɛm.oʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-demo.wav

Word forms

demo demos demoing demoed

Etymology

Clipping of demonstration and various other words beginning with "demo-".

Synonyms

floor model march demonstration

Derived words

counterdemo democoder demofreak demogroup demo-itis demolike demomaker demomaking demoparty demo reel demoscene demostyle demo tape demo trading demoware dentro eurodemo megademo minidemo Philodemician rolling demo trackmo
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