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demo Definition

demo (demō)

noun pl. -·os

  1. a phonograph or tape recording made to demonstrate the talent of a performer, quality of a song, etc.
    1. demonstration (sense )
    2. Chiefly Brit. demonstration (sense )
    3. demonstrator (sense )

demo Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • downloading: As an alternative to downloading the demo, you may request a demo CD from ORBiT.
  • download: You might also like to download a free demo of the Windmill software.
  • send: On receipt of your application form, we will email you our address to send the demo to.

Adjective modifier

  • playable: Finally we've got a fab playable demo of Captain Blood, one of the most sophisticated programs we've seen for ages.
  • anti-war: On the big anti-war demos that took place around the country last year, some people even called Tony Blair a " fascist " .
  • unreleased: The 15-track rarities disk includes alternative versions and live recordings of album tracks as well as unreleased demos.
  • 4-track: Taken from their 4-track demo that da Bank couldn't stop raving about.
  • downloadable: We thought we would see if they had a downloadable demo.
  • wee: We've done a spot of writing over the past months and made a wee demo - so that was great.

Modifies a noun

  • tape: HD demo tapes at the dealers were even better.
  • CD: Free demo CD on request ­ see web site.
  • ep: In other news, Huw Stevens played a track from the brilliant Das Wanderlust ' s demo EP last night.
  • version: Download a fully featured demo version of Contact Manager Now!
  • reel: Send us your best work via demo reel, CD, or webpage.
  • cd: Listen to song samples, read reviews and order a copy of her demo cd & stunning forthcoming album.

Noun used with modifier

  • multiplayer: Check out this news post and try the multiplayer demo now!
  • tech: OSX only at the mo, and also just a tech demo, but when its finished it will rock!
  • cookery: Cookery demos will begin on 20th October and the vouchers will be available shortly.
  • anti-capitalist: I've been on all the European anti-capitalist demos except Gothenburg.
  • track: The 6 track demo CD by Five Green Bottles is reviewed here.