demonstration
Pronunciation: [ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən]
Context: "event"
(noun) a public gathering where people express their ideas or feelings about something important, often to show support or demand change. It's like a big meeting where lots of people come together to make their voices heard.
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The demonstration for climate change brought together thousands of people who wanted to protect the planet.
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There was no demonstration held last year, so the community felt unheard.
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What was the main goal of the demonstration you attended last weekend?
Context: "explanation"
(noun) a showing or explanation of how something works. It often involves a person showing others step-by-step how to do something or how something operates.
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The science teacher gave a demonstration on how to make a volcano with baking soda and vinegar.
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The instructions were unclear, and there was no demonstration to help us understand how to build the model.
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Can you show us a demonstration of how to play this new game?
Context: "showing"
(verb) to show or explain something clearly, especially using examples. It's like when you want to help someone understand by showing them rather than just telling them.
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She demonstrated how to tie the knot effectively during the lesson.
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He didn't demonstrate the steps, so the students were confused about how to proceed.
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Could you demonstrate how to solve this math problem for us?