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   demo

   /ˈdɛməʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a demonstration of a product or technique: "a cookery demo"
   • ▪ a version of something such as computer software produced to demonstrate its capabilities or for use as a trial: "there is a demo to try before you buy"
   • ▪ a recording made to demonstrate the capabilities of a musical group or performer or as preparation for a full recording: "we recorded a three-song demo"
   • 2. a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue: British "a peace demo"

   verb

   • 1. record (a song or piece of music) to demonstrate the capabilities of a musical group or performer or as preparation for a full recording: "they've already demoed twelve new songs"
   • 2. demonstrate the capabilities of (software or another product): "Apple is expected to demo the newest version of its mobile operating system at the conference next week"
   • ▪ test (software or another product), typically with a view to a future purchase: "if you want to demo the app first, a free download is also available for you to test out"

   Word Origin early 20th century: abbreviation of demonstration and demonstrate.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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