English · Word Candidate

demo

/ˈdɛm.əʊ/

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Also seen as: demos · demoing · demoed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A demonstration or visual explanation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trình diễn hoặc giải thích trực quan

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NounRegister: informal

Examples

The professor prepared a demo to help her class understand the topic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bản ghi âm một bài hát để trình diễn âm thanh chung

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NounRegister: informal

Examples

After hearing the demo, the record label approved funding to record the song with a full band.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

designed to test consumers' interest in a retail item prior to purchasing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiết kế để thử nghiệm sự quan tâm của người tiêu dùng

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Adjective

Examples

This Nutty Kid leavin' 'Crazy Face Selfies' On Demo Products...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To record a demo version of a song, usually not intended for commercial release.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ghi âm một phiên bản demo của một bài hát

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VerbRegister: informal

Examples

The band demoed thirty songs. Their manager thought that ten of the songs would make a good record.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “demo” mean?

A demonstration or visual explanation.

Is “demo” formal or informal?

demo is generally informal.

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