demo

The definition of a demo is short for demonstration, whether it be showing how to perform a task or showcasing the talents of a singer.

(noun)

An example of a demo is a tape with a budding performance artist's work on it.

See demo in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. demos

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 )

See demo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. dem·os
Informal

a. A demonstration, as of a product or service.
b. A brief tape or recording illustrating the abilities of a musician or other performer.
A product, such as an automobile, used for demonstration and often sold later at a discount.

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