Demonstration
[demən'streɪʃ(ə)n] or [,dɛmən'streʃən]
Definition
(noun.) a show of military force or preparedness; 'he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations'.
(noun.) a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); 'there were violent demonstrations against the war'.
(noun.) proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion.
(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'.
Edited by Emily--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The act of demonstrating; an exhibition; proof; especially, proof beyond the possibility of doubt; indubitable evidence, to the senses or reason.
(n.) An expression, as of the feelings, by outward signs; a manifestation; a show.
(n.) The exhibition and explanation of a dissection or other anatomical preparation.
(n.) (Mil.) a decisive exhibition of force, or a movement indicating an attack.
(n.) The act of proving by the syllogistic process, or the proof itself.
(n.) A course of reasoning showing that a certain result is a necessary consequence of assumed premises; -- these premises being definitions, axioms, and previously established propositions.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Proof.[2]. Manifestation, show.
Editor: Sallust
Examples
- Whatever is absurd is unintelligible; nor is it possible for the imagination to conceive any thing contrary to a demonstration. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Upon which demonstration, I saw the light-complexioned young Teuton, Heinrich Mühler, grow restless, as if he did not like it. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Nathaniel Pipkin had ocular demonstration of the fact, that the rumours of old Lobbs's treasures were not exaggerated. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- A showy demonstration--a telling exhibition--must be got up for public view, and all means were fair to this end. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Here again was given a most convincing demonstration of the truth that such an addition to the resources of mankind always carries with it unsuspected benefits even for its enemies. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Convinced by ocular demonstration, he was a lmost overcome with emotion. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- It was with difficulty he could escape from this demonstration of attachment. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- The Judges having to take part in a public demonstration out of doors, the Tribunal adjourned. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- We were impressed that it could circle on forever, or sail like a bird over the country, so positive and assuring and complete was this demonstration. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- On July 1 he did so, and made practical demonstration of its working to the society at Oxford, Talbot County, and again on July 12 at Easton. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- In fact, this form of utilization has been carried further in Europe than in this country as a means of demonstration in the arts and sciences. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- This demonstration was not lost upon Mr. Pickwick. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Another friendly demonstration towards him Mr Wegg now regularly gratified. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Professor Barlow's Demonstration that Telegraphy was Impracticable. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- The answer is easy with regard to propositions, that are proved by intuition or demonstration. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- He had it written up for the newspapers, and advertised public demonstrations of its powers, and arranged that Bell should lecture on it in different cities. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- So paradoxical and inoperative did this seem at first that it was met with incredulity, and not until repeated demonstrations established the fact was it accepted as an operative device. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The twins testified their joy by several inconvenient but innocent demonstrations. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- The demonstrations of the enemy's immediate approach cut off all farther discourse. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- The earliest, most successful demonstrations of screw propellers and paddle wheels in steam vessels in the century were the construction and use of a boat with twin screws by Col. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- In his public demonstrations, he could do wonders with the machine. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- With Marconi’s successful demonstrations of wireless in England its use at once began. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- This time Moore caught and, it appeared, comprehended his demonstrations. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- My present business then must be to defend the definitions, and refute the demonstrations. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- According to the legend, this great discovery elicited extravagant demonstrations of joy. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- But now they stood back to back, facing, in wide-eyed amazement, the very evidently hostile demonstrations of a common enemy. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- He made a curious grimace--one of his strange and equivocal demonstrations--threw down his cue and followed me from the room. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- In 1834 Thilorier made extensive experiments and demonstrations in the liquefaction of carbonic acid gas. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The mender of roads was now coming to himself, and was mistrustful of having made a mistake in his late demonstrations; but no. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Quimbo, said Legree to another, who was making zealous demonstrations to attract his attention, ye minded what I telled ye? Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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