DEMO

demonstration, demo

(noun) a visual presentation showing how something works; “the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations”; “the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response”

show, demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate

(verb) give an exhibition of to an interested audience; “She shows her dogs frequently”; “We will demo the new software in Washington”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

demo (plural demos)

(informal) A demonstration or visual explanation.

(informal) A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.

(informal) An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount.

Synonym: floor model

(informal) A march or gathering to make a political protest.

Synonyms: march, demonstration

(computing, informal) An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works.

(computing, demoscene, informal) A non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine. See demoscene.

(informal) A democrat.

(informal, collective) A demographic group.

(informal) Demolition.

Etymology 2

Verb

demo (third-person singular simple present demos, present participle demoing, simple past and past participle demoed)

(informal) To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.

(informal) To demonstrate.

Etymology 3

Verb

demo (third-person singular simple present demos, present participle demoing, simple past and past participle demoed)

(informal) To demolish (especially a house or fixture).

Anagrams

• E.D. Mo., Edom, Medo-, dome, mode

Source: Wiktionary

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