presentation

noun
pre·​sen·​ta·​tion | \ ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce presentation (audio) , ˌpre-zᵊn-, ˌprē-zᵊn- How to pronounce presentation (audio) \

Definition of presentation

1a : the act of presenting
b : the act, power, or privilege especially of a patron of applying to the bishop or ordinary for instituting someone into a benefice
2 : something presented: such as
a : a symbol or image that represents something
b : something offered or given : gift
c : something set forth for the attention of the mind
d : a descriptive or persuasive account (as by a salesman of a product)
e : a symptom or group of symptoms observed or detected upon initial examination or disclosed by a patient to the physician clinical presentation of appendicitis
3 : the position in which the fetus lies in the uterus in labor with respect to the opening of the uterus
4 : an immediate object of perception, cognition, or memory
5 often capitalized : a church feast on November 21 celebrating the presentation of the Virgin Mary in the temple
6 : the method by which radio, navigation, or radar information is given to the operator (such as the pilot of an airplane)

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Other Words from presentation

presentational \ ˌprē-​ˌzen-​ˈtā-​shnəl How to pronounce presentational (audio) , -​shə-​nᵊl , ˌpre-​zᵊn-​ , ˌprē-​zᵊn-​ \ adjective

Examples of presentation in a Sentence

The charts and graphs helped me understand the presentation. She will take your questions after she has made her presentation. The senior accountant gave a presentation at the meeting. The presentation of the food made it look very appetizing. The choir sang during the presentation of the gifts.
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Recent Examples on the Web

The news came Tuesday during the network’s presentation at the Television Critics Assn. Los Angeles Times, "Monica Lewinsky joins ‘American Crime Story’ for ‘Impeachment’ — just in time for the 2020 election," 6 Aug. 2019 But the subtle earthy and peppery notes beg the bartender to back off and simplify the presentation. Lisa Futterman, chicagotribune.com, "The next spirit you’ll be drinking with your Sichuan food is baijiu," 6 Aug. 2019 The presentation will include a discussion of challenges members face. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Local American Association of University Women installs officers," 5 Aug. 2019 The presentation to the authority board also involved C. Terrell Palmer, president, Post Oak Municipal Advisors, and Alia Vinson, partner, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson. Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "Authority sale includes bond refunding, new construction," 3 Aug. 2019 Lisa Ross, the president of Edelman’s office in Washington, helped set up the presentation in Florida, according to a person who participated in meetings where the pitch was discussed. New York Times, "Edelman, Public Relations Giant, Drops Client Over Border Detention Centers," 30 July 2019 To make sure the project is sustainable, Choudhary enlisted two faculty members who can carry on the presentation once Choudhary graduates from high school. Michael Walsh, courant.com, "Farmington Girl Scout Teaches Internet Safety To Parents," 29 July 2019 McCulloch’s own style is the endearingly nerdy presentation of an educator. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, "Is the Internet Making Writing Better?," 26 July 2019 School board member Andy Mahnke, who walked over to pet Champ during the presentation, said Champ would be a wonderful addition to the high school. Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mukwonago High School just added a facility dog to its staff to help special education students," 25 July 2019

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First Known Use of presentation

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for presentation

presentation

noun

English Language Learners Definition of presentation

: 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

presentation

noun
pre·​sen·​ta·​tion | \ ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce presentation (audio) , ˌpre-zᵊn-\

Kids Definition of presentation

1 : an act of showing, describing, or explaining something to a group of people
2 : an act of giving a gift or award
3 : something given

presentation

noun
pre·​sen·​ta·​tion | \ ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən