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   presentation

   /ˌprɛznˈteɪʃn/

   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: "a 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESENTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESENTATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A presentation is the act of formally giving something such as a prize or document. ...the presentation of the awards. American English : presentation / prizɛnˈteɪʃən /

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   noun. an act of presenting. the state of being presented. a social introduction, as of a person at court. an exhibition or performance, as of a play or film. offering, delivering, or bestowal, as of a gift. a gift. a demonstration, lecture, or welcoming speech. a manner or style of speaking, instructing, or putting oneself forward:

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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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   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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   n. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › presentationPRESENTATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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    presentation meaning, definition, what is presentation: the act of giving someone a prize or pre...: Learn more.

11. www.skillsyouneed.com › present › what-is-a-presentationWhat is a Presentation? - Presentation Skills | SkillsYouNeed

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    A presentation is a means of communication that can be adapted to various speaking situations, such as talking to a group, addressing a meeting or briefing a team. A presentation can also be used as a broad term that encompasses other ‘speaking engagements’ such as making a speech at a wedding, or getting a point across in a video conference.