demo
word
/ˈdɛmoʊ/
DEM-oh
/dˈɛməʊ/
DEM-oh
Definition
A 'demo' is a short version, sample, or trial of something, such as a product or song, used to show how it works or sounds.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and frequently used in technology, sales, and music. In tech, a 'demo' shows a product in action before buying. In music, a 'demo' is usually an early, rough recording of a song. Not the same as a 'full version'.
Spanish: demostración - maqueta (música)Portuguese (BR): demonstração - demo (música)Portuguese (PT): demonstração - demo (música)Chinese (Simplified): 演示 - 样带 (音乐)Chinese (Traditional): 演示 - 樣帶 (音樂)Hindi: डेमो - नमूना (संगीत)Arabic: عرض توضيحي - نموذج تجريبي (موسيقى)Bengali: ডেমো - নমুনাRussian: демо - демонстрацияJapanese: デモ - 試作品 - サンプルVietnamese: bản demo - mẫu thửKorean: 데모 - 시연Turkish: demo - deneme sürümü - örnekUrdu: ڈیمو - نمونہIndonesian: demo - contoh - versi percobaan
Example Sentences
Can I see a demo of the new software?
basic
The salesman gave us a demo of the vacuum cleaner.
basic
I tried the game demo before buying the full version.
natural
Can you send me the demo track when it's ready?
natural
The demo really helped me decide which phone to get.
natural
The band recorded a demo of their first song.
basic