demo
noun
[ ˈdɛməʊ ]
• a demonstration of a product or technique.
• "a cookery demo"
• a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue.
• "a peace demo"
demo
verb
• record (a song or piece of music) to demonstrate the capabilities of a musical group or performer or as preparation for a full recording.
• "they've already demoed twelve new songs"
• demonstrate the capabilities of (software or another product).
• "Apple is expected to demo the newest version of its mobile operating system at the conference next week"
Origin:
early 20th century: abbreviation of demonstration and demonstrate.
demo
noun
• short for demographic.
• "both channels managed to maintain ratings among young male demos"
