DEMONSTRATING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

Example: She shows her dogs frequently; We will demo the new software in Washington

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

march in protest

Example: take part in a demonstration; Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

Example: The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound; The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

provide evidence for

Example: stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; His high fever attested to his illness; The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication; This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness