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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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