demo

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛməʊ/
informal

noun (plural demos)

  • 1chiefly British a public demonstration: a peace demo
  • 2a demonstration of the capabilities of something, typically computer software or a musical group: [as modifier]: a demo tape

verb (demos, demoing, demoed)

[with object]
  • demonstrate the capabilities of (software or equipment).
  • record (a song) for demonstration purposes: they’ve already demoed twelve new songs