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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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   Definitions of presentation. noun. the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) “she gave the trophy but he made the presentation ” see more. noun. the act of presenting a proposal. see more. noun. the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it.

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   Apr 29, 2024 · 1. uncountable noun. Presentation is the appearance of something, which someone has worked to create. Her recipes were clear and her presentation simple. Check the presentation. Get it properly laid out with a title page. 2. countable noun. A presentation is a formal event at which someone is given a prize or award .

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   the way something is arranged or shown to people: Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products. presentation noun (TALK) B1. a talk giving information about something: a sales presentation. She gave an excellent presentation. presentation noun (CEREMONY) B2. a formal ceremony at which you give someone something:

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpresentation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   presentation. [countable] a meeting at which something, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people. presentation on/about somebody/something The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products.

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   presentation. Tweet. nounpre·sen·ta·tion\ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən, ˌpre-zən-, ˌprē-zən-\ : an activity in which someone shows, describes, or explains something to a group of people. : the way in which something is arranged, designed, etc. : the way in which something is presented. : the act of giving something to someone in a formal way or in a ceremony.

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   a manner or style of speaking, instructing, or putting oneself forward: His presentation was very poor. Commerce . the presentment of a bill, note, or the like.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanpresentation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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. The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself.