demoversions

noun

UK /ˈdɛməʊvɜːʃənz/

US /ˈdɛmoʊvɜːrʒənz/

These are early test copies of something, like a game or song, that people can try before the real one is ready.

The band shared a few demoversions of their new songs online.

SYNONYMS

trial versions test versions preview versions sample versions prototype versions

RELATED WORDS

demos betas drafts prototypes previews

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Early recordings of songs made to show what the final song might sound like.

The demoversions were rougher than the album tracks.

3. Test builds of software shared so people can try new features.

Developers released demoversions so users could report bugs.

4. Sample models of a product shown before it is sold in stores.

The demoversions of the toy were displayed at the fair.