demo
gb/dˈɛmoʊ/ us/dˈɛmoʊ/
B1
English
~ 3600
bemutató, demó, demófelvétel, bemutat, demóz
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a demo of [something]
The company gave a demo of their new app at the conference.
A cég bemutatót tartott az új alkalmazásáról a konferencián.
We watched a live demo of the cooking process.
Megnéztünk egy élő bemutatót a főzés folyamatáról.
The demo impressed potential investors.
She prepared a demo to pitch her design concept.
You can sign up for a free online demo.
Learner examples
We saw a demo of the new phone.
Megnéztük az új telefon bemutatóját.
The teacher gave a demo of the tool.
A tanár bemutatót tartott az eszközről.
They watched a demo before buying the game.
I liked the demo of the camera.
He showed a demo to his friends.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demo' with 'demonstration'—'demo' is shorter and more common in casual speech.
Meaning
A short product or idea presentation
Collocations
product demo
|live demo
|demo version
|software demo
|demo day
Synonyms
presentation (More general; can be longer and more formal than a demo.)
|
showcase (Emphasizes displaying the best features for promotion.)
Antonyms
full release (Refers to the complete, final version instead of a short demonstration.)
Themes
business
|technology
|marketing
|communication
Definition
A short show of a product or idea to explain or sell it.
A brief presentation or display of a product, service, or idea, typically to show how it works or to promote it.
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
2
demófelvétel
B2
demó
B1
Usage pattern:
record a demo
The band sent their demo to several record labels.
A zenekar elküldte a demófelvételét több lemezkiadónak.
She recorded a demo in her bedroom studio.
Felvett egy demót a hálószobai stúdiójában.
This is just a demo, not the final version.
The producer liked the demo and offered them a contract.
He uploaded his demo to the music platform.
Learner examples
I made a demo of my song.
Készítettem egy demófelvételt a dalomról.
She sent her demo to a label.
Elküldte a demóját egy kiadónak.
We heard the band's demo.
He is working on his new demo.
The demo is not finished yet.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'demo' here means a public performance, but it refers to an audio recording.
Meaning
A sample music recording
Collocations
record a demo
|demo tape
|demo track
|send a demo
Synonyms
sample track (Usually shorter and may be part of promotional material rather than a work-in-progress.)
Antonyms
final mix (The polished, completed version of the song.)
Themes
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
An early, simple recording of a song to show what it will sound like.
A rough or early recording of a song used to present an idea or seek approval before professional production.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to demo [something]
She will demo the new app at tomorrow's meeting.
Holnap a megbeszélésen bemutatja az új alkalmazást.
Can you demo this tool for the team?
Be tudnád mutatni ezt az eszközt a csapatnak?
They demoed the latest feature during the webinar.
I’ll demo how to use the coffee machine.
The chef demoed the recipe live on TV.
Learner examples
I will demo the phone for you.
Bemutatom neked a telefont.
He demoed the new game.
Bemutatta az új játékot.
She will demo the website.
They are going to demo the car.
We can demo this tool now.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'demo' in formal writing where 'demonstrate' is preferred.
Meaning
To briefly demonstrate something
Collocations
demo the software
|demo the product
|demo the feature
Synonyms
demonstrate (More formal; can refer to longer or more thorough explanations.)
Antonyms
conceal (To hide how something works instead of showing it.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|communication
|work
Definition
To quickly show how something works or is done.
To give a short demonstration showing how something works or is done.
Grammar
Dictionary form
demo
IPA
GB/dˈɛmoʊ/
US/dˈɛmoʊ/
Syllables & stress
demo (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (demo)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: demo
- Plural: demos
Word family
Forms
demos
noun
Core family
Related words
demonstrative
adjective
Expressions
demo version
1/dˈɛmoʊ vˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
A trial version of a product
A free or limited version of something you can try before buying the full one.
Examples
- You can download the demo version before purchasing the game.
- The software's demo version has limited features.
live demo
1/lˈaɪv dˈɛmoʊ/
fixed phrase
A real-time demonstration for an audience
A show of how something works done directly in front of people or online at that moment.
Examples
- The chef did a live demo at the food festival.
- We watched a live demo of the new technology on stage.
product demo
1/pɹˈɑdʌkt dˈɛmoʊ/
fixed phrase
A demonstration of a product's features
A show that explains what a product can do and how it works.
Examples
- The sales team gave a product demo to potential clients.
- We attended a product demo for the new electric car.