デモンストレーション
Meanings
1
Refers to a public demonstration or protest march. Often abbreviated to デモ in everyday speech.
See also: デモ
The environmental group held a demonstration.
2
demo; presentation
A demonstration of a product, technique, or idea. Common in business and tech contexts.
They gave me a demonstration of the new product.
3
exhibition game; exhibition match
Used in sports for a match played for display rather than competition. Less common than the other senses.
An exhibition match was held for the retiring player.
Usage patterns
- デモンストレーションを行うto hold/give a demonstration
The company held a demonstration of the new robot.
- デモンストレーションに参加するto take part in a demonstration/protest
The students took part in a demonstration calling for peace.
- 〈物〉のデモンストレーションをするto give a demonstration of a product/technique
The engineer gave a demonstration of the new software.