Definitions
- Referring to a practical or physical display of how something works or is done. - Talking about providing evidence or proof of a concept or theory. - Describing a public or formal display of skills or abilities.
- Referring to presenting or displaying something for others to see. - Talking about revealing or indicating something that was previously hidden or unknown. - Describing a visual representation of data or information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve presenting or displaying something.
- 2Both can be used to provide evidence or proof of something.
- 3Both can be used in formal or academic contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Action vs. Result: Demonstrated emphasizes the action of showing or performing, while shown emphasizes the result or outcome of the display.
- 2Physical vs. Abstract: Demonstrated is often used for physical or practical displays, while shown is more commonly used for abstract or visual displays.
- 3Proof vs. Indication: Demonstrated is often used to provide proof or evidence of something, while shown is used to reveal or indicate something that was previously unknown or hidden.
- 4Formality: Demonstrated can be more formal and academic, while shown can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 5Usage: Demonstrated is less common than shown in everyday language.
Remember this!
Demonstrated and shown are synonyms that both refer to presenting or displaying something. However, demonstrated emphasizes the action of showing or performing, often for physical or practical displays, and can be more formal or academic. In contrast, shown emphasizes the result or outcome of the display, often for abstract or visual displays, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
