Betekenis van demonstrate In het Nederlands

• 0 to show or make something clear:

  • These numbers clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.

  • [ + that ] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.

  • These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.

  • He got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.

  • [ + question word ] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.

• 1 to express or show that you have a particular feeling, quality, or ability:

  • He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.

  • His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question.

• 2 to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting:

  • Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals.

• 3 to show how to do something; explain:

  • [ + question word ] He demonstrated how to use the new software.

  • The surgeon demonstrated the use of lasers for certain operations.

• 4 to show that something is true; prove:

  • [ + that clause ] Research demonstrates that babies can recognize their mother’s voice very soon after birth.

  • She was eager to demonstrate her skill at chess.

• 5 to express or show that you have a feeling, quality, or ability:

  • His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question.

• 6 (of a group of people) to make a public expression of complaint about a problem or support for something, esp. by marching or meeting

• 7 to show something, or show someone how to do something, or how a system or product works:

  • They demonstrated how big savings could be made with the help of the new machinery.

  • demonstrate sth to sb We asked them to come and demonstrate the new invoicing system to the staff.