demo

Meaning

Noun

1. (informal) A demonstration or visual explanation.
2. (informal) A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.
3. (informal) An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount.
4. (informal) A march or gathering to make a political protest.
5. (informal) An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works.
6. (informal) A non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine. See demoscene.
7. (informal) A democrat.
8. (collective, informal) A demographic group.
9. (informal) Demolition.

Adj

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

Verb

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

Verb

To demolish (especially a house or fixture).

Synonyms

demonstration

show

exhibit

present

demonstrate

manifestation

model

parade

perform

project

reveal

crippled version

bring forward

demoware

bring in

display

flex

introduce

Translations

démo

demo

demonstratie

démonstration

Demo

demonstração

demo

presentare

demonstrar

manifestation

dimostrazione

mostrare

montrer

Vorführung

mostrar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɛm.əʊ/

Etymology

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