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demo

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛm.əʊ/

The English word “demo” has 13 meanings listed here.

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.

adjective

  1. designed to test consumers' interest in a retail item prior to purchasing.

verb

  1. To record a demo version of (a song).
  2. To demonstrate.
  3. To demolish (especially a house or fixture).

Etymology

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

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