demo

1. verb To show someone how something functions or how to operate it. My boss wants me to demo the software to her. Can you demo this exercise machine for me so I don't hurt myself? It's pretty easy to move the file cabinets. Here, let me demo it for you.

2. noun An explanation of how something functions or how to operate it. My boss wants a demo of the software—can you help her? Oh, that's just a demo. You can skip that part if you already know how to play the game. Wow, this is some fancy recording equipment. I'm going to need a demo so I don't break anything!

3. noun A car or machine used primarily to show someone how something functions or how to operate it. This car is just like the demo Phil showed me at the dealership. Did you see the dashboard screen on that demo at the Car Expo? It was massive! This is just a demo, but I can take you around the block in it if you want to see how it feels.

demo (someone) on (something)

To show someone how something functions or how to operate it. My boss wants me to demo her on the software. Can you demo me on this exercise machine so I don't hurt myself? Don't worry, it's pretty easy to move the file cabinets. Here, let me demo you on it right now.

demo

(ˈdɛmo)

1. and dem (dɛm) n. a member of the Democratic Party. A couple of dems are running for the caucus, but no other party is represented.

2. n. a demonstration (of something). Hey, Chuck, give this man a demo.

3. n. an automobile or other machine or device that has been used by a dealer for demonstration purposes. I can give you a demo for half price.

4. tv. to demonstrate something (to someone). Let me demo this for you so you can see how it works.

5. tv. to demonstrate (something) to someone. I’ve got to go demo these people on this software.

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INTERESTED STUDENTS WILL STAY WITH THE TEACHER TO EXPLORE the new tool, material or technique from the demo. Now you can go deeper with small groups or maybe conduct a private lesson.

WHAT ABOUT DEMOS?

Now when we say game demo, we're talking about the good old game demo which just gave us a taste of an already complete game.

Why don't we have game demos anymore?

Describe an unofficial demo situation on this trip.

Sinking piss & cooking snags: creature takes it Down Under

KATV's "Daybreak" received 2.2 rating points in the persons demo and 2.5 ratings points for women.

Rise and shine

At last Demos ventures somewhat timidly into more recent centuries, to discuss the Chicago union-organized Haymarket riots of 1886, the "Red Scare"--era of Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s, and the daycare "abuse" cases of the last 30 years.

Broomsticks and politics

Demos' departure from White Wave--the company he grew from $10 million in 1999 to nearly $400 million in 1999 to nearly $400 million by the beginning of 2005-his friend, and VP of business development and operations at the time, Todd Beck-man, told him if he had any business left in him when he returned then he would join Mr.

Next foods bringing change by offering the alternative

Also, most live product demos are vendor-supported, and that costs money--lots of it.

Baiting the hook

1 EVERY day, from April 9 to April 15, 2007 inclusive, the Daily and Sunday Mirror will print a voucher necessary to claim one of the FREE PC Game Demos.

FREE Amazing PC game demo; In association with DAILY Mirror ASDA UBISOFT

announced that Demos, a nonpartisan policy, research and advocacy organization focused on the improvement of democracy, citizenship and governance across America, has signed a 10-year lease for 13,300 s/fat 220 Fifth Avenue.

Sub-tenant grows into 13,000 s/f tenancy

Circles and Lines: The Shape of Life in Early America, by John Demos. The William E.

Circles and Lines: The Shape of Life in Early America

By John Demos (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2004.

Circles and Lines: The Shape of Life in Early America