demonstration meaning
demonstration :
display, show
noun
▪ We watched a demonstration of the new software.
▪ We saw a show of the new software.
▪ The demonstration was very helpful.
▪ The show was very useful.
paraphrasing
▪ presentation – display
▪ exhibition – show
▪ illustration – example
▪ explanation – description
Pronunciation
demonstration [ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən]
The stress is on 'stray' and sounds like 'dem-uhn-stray-shuhn'.
Common phrases and grammar about demonstration
demonstration - Common meaning
noun
display, show
Part of Speech Changes for "demonstration"
▪ demonstrate (verb) – to show or explain how something works
▪ demonstrative (adjective) – showing feelings openly
Common Expressions with "demonstration"
▪ product demonstration – a show of a product
▪ live demonstration – a show done in real-time
▪ demonstration of skills – a show of abilities
▪ demonstration video – a video showing how to do something
Important examples of demonstration in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, demonstration is often used to describe a show or display of a product or skill.
Example of a confusing word: manifestation (an indication or sign of something)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Demonstration is used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, often related to showing how something works.
demonstration
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
demonstration of capability
'show of ability', used in contexts like interviews or job assessments.
demonstration effect
means 'the impact of a show or display on others'.
Differences between similar words and demonstration
demonstration
,
presentation
differences
Demonstration is used for showing how something works, while presentation is more about sharing information.
demonstration
,
exhibition
differences
Demonstration is often interactive, while exhibition is usually a static display.
Words with the same origin as demonstration
The origin of demonstration
The word demonstration comes from the Latin 'demonstrare', which means 'to point out or show'.
Word structure
It has the prefix de (down, from), root monstr (show), suffix ation (noun), meaning 'the act of showing'.
Words with the same origin
The root of demonstration is monstr (show). Words with the same root include monster (a strange or frightening creature).
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