Meaning of the word demonstration in English

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demonstration

US /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/

an act of showing how something works or how to do something

Example:

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The chef gave a cooking demonstration.

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We attended a product demonstration at the store.

Synonym:

display exhibition presentation show illustration

a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue

Example:

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Thousands of people joined the peaceful demonstration.

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The students organized a demonstration against tuition fee increases.

Synonym:

protest march rally picket walkout

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