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   Pres·en·ta·tion

   /ˌprēˌzenˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the giving of something to someone, especially as part of a formal ceremony: "the presentation of certificates to new members" Similar awardingpresentinggivinghanding overdispensinghanding outconferralbestowalgrantingdonationawardaccordingextendingentrustingfurnishing
   • ▪ the manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed: "the presentation of foods is designed to stimulate your appetite" Similar appearancearrangementorganizationpackagingexpositiondispositiondisplaylayout
   • 2. a speech or talk in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained to an audience: "a sales presentation" Similar demonstrationtalklectureaddressspeechshowexhibitiondisplayintroductionlaunchlaunchingunveilingparading
   • 3. a formal introduction of someone, especially at court: "after her presentation to Queen Victoria, he had escorted his sister to numerous balls" Similar introductionmaking knownacquaintingdated:debutcoming out
   • ▪ the action or right of formally proposing a candidate for a Church benefice or other position: historical "the Earl of Pembroke offered Herbert the presentation of the living of Bremerton"
   • 4. the position of a fetus in relation to the cervix at the time of delivery: "breech presentation"
   • 5. the coming forward of a patient for initial examination and diagnosis: "all patients in this group were symptomatic at initial presentation"
   • ▪ the manner in which a disease initially manifests itself: "depression frequently forms part of the clinical presentation of dementia"
   • 6. another term for Candlemas

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin praesentatio(n-), from Latin praesentare ‘place before’ (see present2).

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   The meaning of PRESENTATION is the act of presenting. How to use presentation in a sentence.

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   PRESENTATION definition: 1. a talk giving information about something: 2. an occasion when prizes, qualifications, etc. are…. Learn more.

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   noun. the act of presenting or state of being presented. the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual details to create an overall impression. the presentation of the project is excellent but the content poor. the method of presenting. his presentation of the facts was muddled.

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   A presentation is a formal event at which someone is given a prize or award. He received his award at a presentation in London yesterday. ...at the presentation ceremony. When someone gives a presentation, they give a formal talk, often in order to sell something or get support for a proposal.

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   PRESENTATION meaning: 1. the way something is arranged or shown to people: 2. a talk giving information about something…. Learn more.

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   Definition of presentation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   presentation. noun. /ˌprɛznˈteɪʃn/ , /ˌpriznˈteɪʃn/. [uncountable] the act of showing something or of giving something to someone The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. The presentation of prizes began after the speeches.

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   The noun presentation means the official giving, or presenting, of something. The presentation of diplomas at a graduation ceremony is the part that makes many of the parents in the audience cry.

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    1. the act of presenting or state of being presented. 2. the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual details to create an overall impression: the presentation of the project is excellent but the content poor.

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    Presentation definition: A formal introduction of someone to others, as at court.