plural demos
Definition of demo
(Entry 1 of 3)
3a : demonstrator sense a
b : a recording intended to show off a song or performer to a record producer
c : an example of a product that is not yet ready to be sold
a demo version of the software
demo
verbdemoed also demo'd; demoing also demo'ing; demos
Definition of demo (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : to give a demonstration of (something, such as a product or procedure) : to show how (something) works, is prepared, or is done
The chef demoed everything. His first demo was peeling a carrot.— Michael Ruhlman One dealer didn't even have demonstration software; the only thing he could demo was the power light. — Video Magazine
2 : demolish My mom put little masks on me and my brother, gave us goggles and crowbars, and we demo'd the walls.— Matt Damon Brick salvaged from a demoed fireplace and backyard path make up the new stoop and walkway.— Natalie Rodriguez
3 : to create a demo (see demo entry 1 sense 3b) recording of (a piece of music)
… spent three months rehearsing and demoing songs for their third album …— David Fricke
4 : to use (something, such as a product) in order to test its quality or value : to try out (something)
The surest way to pick exactly the right ski for your needs is to first narrow your choices to a workable number … and then go out and demo three or four pairs to make your final selection.— Bill Grout
demo-
combining formvariants:
or before vowels dem-
Definition of demo- (Entry 3 of 3)
: people : populace : population
demography demonym
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The first known use of demo was in 1793
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