plural demos
1
b
British
: demonstration sense 4
2
a
: an example of a product that is not yet ready to be sold
a demo version of the software
b
: a recording intended to show off a song or performer to a record producer
demoed also demo'd; demoing also demo'ing; demos
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
: to create a demo (see demo entry 1 sense 2b) recording of (a piece of music)
… spent three months rehearsing and demoing songs for their third album …—David Fricke
3
: 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
demoed also demo'd; demoing also demo'ing; demos
: demolish
Brick salvaged from a demoed fireplace and backyard path make up the new stoop and walkway.—Natalie Rodriguez
My mom put little masks on me and my brother, gave us goggles and crowbars, and we demo'd the walls.—Matt Damon
variants
or before vowels dem-
: people : populace : population
demography
demonym
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