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noun \ˈde-(ˌ)mō\

Definition of demo

plural

1 capitalized : democrat 2
2a : demonstration 1bb British : demonstration 4
3a : demonstrator ab : a recording intended to show off a song or performer to a record producerc : an example of a product that is not yet ready to be sold a demo version of the software
4 : demographic 2

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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 ¹demo 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