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Definition of presentation
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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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Definition of presentation noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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Nearby entries
- present, n.² c1230–
- present, n.³ 1777–
- present, adj. & adv. 1340–
- present, v. c1300–
- presentability, n. 1823–
- presentable, adj. 1451–
- presentably, adv. 1848–
- presental, n. 1869
- presentaneous, adj. 1656–1790
- presentary, adj. ?a1425–1657
- presentation, n. a1325–
- presentational, adj. 1855–
- presentationally, adv. 1928–
- presentation copy, n. 1753–
- presentation day, n. 1843–
- presentation department, n. 1954–
- presentationism, n. a1842–
- presentationist, n. 1846–
- presentation plate, n. 1829–
- presentation silver, n. 1511–
- presentation value, n. 1889–
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presentation, n. was revised in March 2007.
presentation, n. was last modified in September 2024.
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presentation noun ( SHOW )
Presentation noun ( talk ), presentation noun ( ceremony ).
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The meaning of PRESENTATION is the act of presenting. How to use presentation in a sentence.
presentation. noun [ C/U ] us / ˌprez·ənˈteɪ·ʃən, ˌpriˌzen- /. Add to word list. the act of giving or showing something, or the way in which something is given or shown: [ C ] a multimedia presentation. [ C ] After the sales presentation, the board had a number of questions.
presentation. noun. OPAL W. /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/. /ˌpriːznˈteɪʃn/. [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.
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.
What does the noun presentation mean? There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun presentation, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. presentation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
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.
noun. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view. “the presentation of new data”. synonyms: demonstration, presentment. see more. the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment. presentation of an example of what the lecturer is discoursing about.
A presentation is a formal event at which someone is given a prize or award. ...after receiving his award at a presentation in Kansas City yesterday. When someone gives a presentation, they give a formal talk, often in order to sell something or get support for a proposal.
uk / ˌprez ə nˈteɪʃ ə n / us. presentation noun (SHOW) Add to word list. 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)
Present belongs to a group of English words that, with a shift in pronunciation, may be either noun or verb. present [prĕz’ənt] n. (accent on the first syllable) – a gift. present [prĭ-zĕnt’] v. (accent on the second syllable) – to introduce, to give an award.