| demo | |
| 1. n. A demonstration or visual explanation. | |
| 2. n. A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully. | |
| After hearing the demo the record label approved funding to record the song with a full band. | |
| 3. n. an example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount | |
| 4. n. a march or gathering to make a political protest | |
| 5. n. (computing) An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works. | |
| 6. n. (computing, demoscene) a non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine. See demoscene. | |
| 7. n. Democrat. | |
| 8. n. Demographic. | |
| 9. n. Demolition. | |
| 10. v. To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release. | |
| The band demoed thirty songs. Their manager thought that ten of the songs would make a good record. | |
| 11. v. To demonstrate. | |
| 12. v. To demolish (especially a house or fixture). | |
