Associations to the word «Demo»

Wiktionary

DEMO, noun. A demonstration or visual explanation.
DEMO, noun. A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.
DEMO, noun. An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount
DEMO, noun. A march or gathering to make a political protest
DEMO, noun. (computing) An edition of limited functionality to give the user an example of how the program works.
DEMO, noun. (computing) (demoscene) a non-interactive audiovisual computer program developed by enthusiasts to demonstrate the capabilities of the machine (see demoscene)
DEMO, noun. Democrat.
DEMO, noun. Demographic.
DEMO, noun. Demolition.
DEMO, verb. To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.
DEMO, verb. To demonstrate.
DEMO GROUP, noun. Alternative spelling of demogroup
DEMO SCENE, noun. Alternative spelling of demoscene

Dictionary definition

DEMO, noun. A visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response".
DEMO, verb. Give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats