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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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   Learn the meaning of presentation as a noun in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use presentation in different contexts, such as business, education, and media.

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

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   Learn what a presentation is and how to make it effective. Find out the key components of a presentation, such as context, presenter, audience, message, reaction and method, and get tips on how to cope with nerves and questions.

5. 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.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word presentation, from an act of showing or offering something to a manner of speaking or performing. See examples, synonyms, and related terms for presentation.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of presentation – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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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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   a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view. “the presentation of new data” synonyms: demonstration, presentment. see more. noun. a visual representation of something.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › presentationPresentation - definition of presentation by The Free Dictionary

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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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpresentation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word presentation in English. Find out how to use it as a noun in different contexts, such as a meeting, a slide show, a gift or a play.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › presentationPresentation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    PRESENTATION meaning: 1 : an activity in which someone shows, describes, or explains something to a group of people; 2 : the way in which something is arranged, designed, etc. the way in which something is presented.