26984 words

demo

8 definitions • 13 examples
1
short for

Examples:

I went on lots of demos as a student.
2
an example of a product, especially a computer program or piece of recorded music, given or shown to someone to try to make them buy or support it:

Examples:

a software demo
demo tape A team of music industry figures will select bands and soloists from demo tapes.
3
short for

Examples:

I'll give you a demo of the new system.
4
to show something and explain how it works, or to show or produce an example of a product:

Examples:

to demo a new piece of software
They've just completed a Christmas single and are also demoing lots of new songs.
5

Examples:

I saw several interesting demos at the trade show last week.
6
a sample (= part) of a product, especially software, that you allow people to try, to encourage them to buy the complete product:

Examples:

Download the latest game demos for free.
freeware and demo programs
7
an occasion when you show someone how to use a product or how a new system or product works:

Examples:

There were live demos of the travel and banking systems at the trade show.
I asked him to give us a demo of the beta version.
8
to show a new product and explain how it works or how to use it, especially so customers will want to buy it:

Examples:

All kinds of consumer electronics products are demoed at CES.

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