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Presentation, /prɛzənˈteɪʃɪn/, /prezənˈteɪʃən/.

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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.

A presentation can be a ceremony of giving some gift or award, and it can also be a demonstration or show — like a dog training presentation at your local pet store. Another meaning of presentation is a style of displaying something — like the presentation of plants and flowers in the florist's window or the presentation of food on a buffet table. In the 1600s, presentation was commonly used to mean "show or play," as in "a theatrical presentation ."

  • noun the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) “she gave the trophy but he made the presentation ” see more see less type of: ceremony the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion
  • noun the act of presenting a proposal see more see less types: first reading the first presentation of a bill in a legislature second reading the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US) type of: proposal , proposition the act of making a proposal
  • noun the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it “he prepared his presentation carefully in advance” see more see less types: unveiling putting on display for the first time production a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television staging , theatrical production the production of a drama on the stage type of: display exhibiting openly in public view
  • noun formally making a person known to another or to the public synonyms: intro , introduction see more see less types: debut the presentation of a debutante in society reintroduction an act of renewed introduction type of: informing , making known a speech act that conveys information
  • noun a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view “the presentation of new data” synonyms: demonstration , presentment see more see less types: show 19 types... hide 19 types... exhibition the act of exhibiting exposure presentation to view in an open or public manner performance the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment lecture demonstration presentation of an example of what the lecturer is discoursing about counterdemonstration a demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration dramatic performance , dramatic production the act of performing a drama encore an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand extemporisation , extemporization , improvisation a performance given extempore without planning or preparation juggle , juggling throwing and catching several objects simultaneously conjuration , conjuring trick , deception , illusion , legerdemain , magic , magic trick , thaumaturgy , trick an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers musical performance the act of performing music one-night stand a performance in one place on one night only interpretation , rendering , rendition the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance last hurrah , swan song a final performance or effort (especially before retirement) debunking , repudiation the exposure of falseness or pretensions production (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law rodeo an exhibition of cowboy skills program , programme a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation reprise the act of performing a role again type of: show the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
  • noun a visual representation of something synonyms: display see more see less types: show 5 types... hide 5 types... float an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade Snellen chart display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity spectacle an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale bullfight , corrida a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators naumachia , naumachy a naval spectacle; a mock sea battle put on by the ancient Romans type of: representation a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
  • noun (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal “Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations ” see more see less type of: attitude , position , posture the arrangement of the body and its limbs

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Presentation noun ( talk ), presentation noun ( ceremony ).

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  • presentation (noun)
  • 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.
  • The awards were given out last night, and the mayor was on hand to make the presentations . [=to present the awards]
  • an awards presentation
  • The state has a law that prohibits the presentation of new evidence 30 days after conviction.
  • We are going to see an outdoor presentation of the play.
  • abnormal birth presentations

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noun as in performance; something given, displayed

Strongest matches

appearance , delivery , demonstration , display , introduction , offering , production , proposal , reception , show , submission

Strong matches

act , arrangement , award , bestowal , conferral , debut , donation , exhibition , exposition , giving , investiture , knockdown , launch , launching , overture , pitch , present , proposition , remembrance , rendition , representation , spiel , staging

Weak matches

coming out , delivering , dog and pony show , sales pitch

Example Sentences

Look no further than those execs who have sat through online presentations outlining a more inclusive workplace only to have to go back to working in teams where they’re made to feel different.

The day of the presentation comes, and the ecommerce team gathers around, continuously nodding along with each slide.

In the questions-and-answer presentation on Wednesday, Palantir did not address the issue of voting power.

For repurposing, you can use four different formats, which are – video series, infographics, podcasts, and presentations.

This presentation will explain the ins and outs of the process as well as the need for older children who are looking for a home as well.

We were scoring it like the Olympics: presentation, technique.

Bogucki includes the leaflet in a Powerpoint presentation he has developed.

Her biggest surprise, she said, was realizing how much presentation and technical points mattered.

That may be partially because The Big Lebowski is their most nihilistic presentation.

One of the hottest tickets at the 2014 edition of Comic-Con, the annual nerd mecca in San Diego, was the Marvel presentation.

You were obliging enough to ask me to accept a presentation copy of your verses.

Nor was ever a better presentation made of the essential program of socialism.

After the presentation of the Great Southern case our Bill was heard and all the opposition.

The presentation of the Railway case and the rebutting evidence did not begin till all the public witnesses had been heard.

Furthermore, a note is payable on demand when it is thus stated, or is payable at sight or on presentation.

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Words related to presentation are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word presentation . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

noun as in outward aspect, characteristic

  • countenance

noun as in coming into sight

  • actualization
  • introduction
  • manifestation
  • materialization
  • representation

noun as in prize or reward

  • adjudication
  • distinction
  • feather in cap
  • scholarship

noun as in start of an event or action

  • commencement
  • inauguration
  • installation
  • origination
  • point of departure
  • starting point

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Definition of presentation in the english dictionary.

The first definition of presentation in the dictionary is the act of presenting or state of being presented. Other definition of presentation is the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual details to create an overall impression. Presentation is also the method of presenting.

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Definitions for presentation ˌprɛz ənˈteɪ ʃən, ˌpri zɛn- pre·sen·ta·tion, this dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word presentation ., princeton's wordnet rate this definition: 3.5 / 2 votes.

  • presentation noun

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

"she gave the trophy but he made the presentation"

presentation, presentment, demonstration noun

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

"the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration"

the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it

"he prepared his presentation carefully in advance"

the act of presenting a proposal

display, presentation noun

a visual representation of something

presentation, introduction, intro noun

formally making a person known to another or to the public

(obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal

"Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations"

Wiktionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

The act of presenting, or something presented

A dramatic performance

An award given to someone on a special occasion

A lecture or speech given in front of an audience

The symptoms and other possible indications of disease, trauma, etc., that are exhibited by a patient who has sought, or has otherwise come to, the attention of a physician, e.g., "Thirty-four-year-old male presented in the emergency room with slight fever, dilated pupils, and marked disorientation."

The position of the foetus in the uterus at birth

Offering one's blade for engagement by the opponent

The specification of a group by generators and relators.

Etymology: From presentation (French présentation), from praesentationem, accusative singular of praesentatio.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

Presentation noun

Etymology: presentation, Fr. from present.

Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires, as a mean of procuring desired effects at the hands of God. Richard Hooker.

He made effectual provision for recovery of advowsons and presentations to churches. Matthew Hale.

What, shall the curate controul me? have not I the presentation? John Gay.

These presentations of fighting on the stage, are necessary to produce the effects of an heroick play. Dryden.

Although in sundry animals, we deny not a kind of natural meteorology, or innate presentation both of wind and weather, yet that proceeding from sense, they cannot retain that apprehension after death. Thomas Browne , Vulgar Errours.

Wikipedia Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

Presentation

A presentation is the process of communicating a topic to an audience. It is typically a demonstration, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, or to build good will or to present a new idea or product. The term can also be used for a formal or ritualized introduction or offering, as with the presentation of a debutante. Presentations in certain formats are also known as keynote address.

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Presentation.

A presentation is a formal or informal display or delivery of information or ideas to an audience. It can involve various methods of communication such as speeches, visuals, demonstrations, or multimedia content, typically with the intention of informing, educating, persuading or entertaining others.

Webster Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

the act of presenting, or the state of being presented; a setting forth; an offering; bestowal

exhibition; representation; display; appearance; semblance; show

that which is presented or given; a present; a gift, as, the picture was a presentation

the act of offering a clergyman to the bishop or ordinary for institution in a benefice; the right of presenting a clergyman

the particular position of the child during labor relatively to the passage though which it is to be brought forth; -- specifically designated by the part which first appears at the mouth of the uterus; as, a breech presentation

Etymology: [L. praesentatio a showing, representation: cf. F. prsentation.]

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Presentation is the act of introducing via speech and various additional means new information to an audience. Usually presentations are used in seminars, courses and various other organizational scheduled meetings.

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An act of presenting.

The presenting was easy and simple.

Submitted by MaryC on February 24, 2020  

To show or display data, facts, information, research or statistics on a type of software.

The directors role was appointed as she provided an excellent presentation as to the future vision, strategy, plan, processes, procedures, structures and systems for the current and future business change and development.

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Rank popularity for the word 'presentation' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3250

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Rank popularity for the word 'presentation' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2130

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Rank popularity for the word 'presentation' in Nouns Frequency: #1155

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Chaldean Numerology

The numerical value of presentation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

Pythagorean Numerology

The numerical value of presentation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of presentation in a Sentence

Emily Bucholz :

Although the reasons for these disparities are unclear, they may be related to racial disparities in access to care, differences in clinical presentation or procedural indications between minorities and whites, physician biases, or patient preferences.

Edward Lee :

We came up with a number of dishes. We did a tasting with Dr. Jill Biden and her staff. And we tasted through – oh I don’t know, 10, 12, 13 different courses of food. It was really just a collaboration of talking through what fit for the dinner – what fit just presentation -wise, colors, everything. So we narrowed it down, then we did another round of testing, and this is the result.

Robert Stolz :

There is no reason to believe that the presentation of this case again would be to a jury that was any more intelligent, reasonable, hard-working or fair.

Bruce Tobin :

We announced at the Rio Tinto results presentation in February that we would be embarking on a further round of measures to free up cash and reduce working capital, this initiative is designed to preserve and maintain jobs and suppliers in a tough global environment for commodities.

Jocelyn Arel :

Gathering in a hotel ballroom and listening to a roadshow presentation is just a different dynamic and vibrancy, i think it's harder for startups, as they're still trying to network remotely through video.

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Synonyms & Similar Words

  • contribution
  • benefaction
  • care package
  • philanthropy
  • benevolence
  • beneficence
  • remembrance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • peace offering

Examples of presentation in a Sentence

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  1. Presentation Definition & Meaning

    presentation: [noun] the act of presenting. the act, power, or privilege especially of a patron of applying to the bishop or ordinary for instituting someone into a benefice.

  2. presentation noun

    [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.; Several speakers will be making short presentations.; The conference will begin with a keynote presentation by a leading industry figure.

  3. PRESENTATION

    PRESENTATION definition: 1. a talk giving information about something: 2. an occasion when prizes, qualifications, etc. are…. Learn more.

  4. Presentation

    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.

  5. presentation noun

    1 [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. The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. Members will be admitted on/upon presentation of a membership card. a presentation copy (= a free book given by ...

  6. PRESENTATION Definition & Meaning

    Presentation definition: an act of presenting.. See examples of PRESENTATION used in a sentence.

  7. PRESENTATION definition and meaning

    14 meanings: 1. the act of presenting or state of being presented 2. the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual.... Click for more definitions.

  8. PRESENTATION

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

  9. Presentation

    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.

  10. PRESENTATION definition

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

  11. Presentation Definition & Meaning

    Presentation definition: A formal introduction of someone to others, as at court. The style or manner with which something is offered for consideration or display.

  12. Presentation Definition & Meaning

    3. a : the act of giving something to someone in a formal way or in a ceremony. [noncount] The choir sang during the presentation of the gifts. [count] The awards were given out last night, and the mayor was on hand to make the presentations. [=to present the awards] b [count] : a ceremony in which something (such as an award) is given to ...

  13. 41 Synonyms & Antonyms for PRESENTATION

    Find 41 different ways to say PRESENTATION, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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    From Longman Business Dictionary presentation pre‧sen‧ta‧tion / ˌprez ə nˈteɪʃ ə nˌpriːzen-, -z ə n-/ noun [countable] 1 an event at which a new product, idea, plan etc is described and explained a slick multimedia presentation 2 the way in which something is said, shown, or explained to others The group has taken the opportunity ...

  15. PRESENTATION definition in American English

    noun. 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. 3. the method of presenting.

  16. PRESENTATION

    «Presentation» A presentation is the process of presenting a topic to an audience. It is typically a demonstration, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, or ...

  17. Examples of 'Presentation' in a Sentence

    noun. The charts and graphs helped me understand the presentation. The presentation of the food made it look very appetizing. The senior accountant gave a presentation at the meeting. She will take your questions after she has made her presentation. Her friends voted it the best presentation of the night.

  18. PRESENTATION Definition & Meaning

    Presentation definition: . See examples of PRESENTATION used in a sentence.

  19. What does presentation mean?

    Definition of presentation in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of presentation. What does presentation mean? ... Webster Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes. Presentation noun. the act of presenting, or the state of being presented; a setting forth; an offering; bestowal. Presentation noun.

  20. PRESENTATION Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

    Synonyms for PRESENTATION: present, gift, donation, contribution, offering, comp, award, bestowal; Antonyms of PRESENTATION: advance, loan, bribe, peace offering, sop, douceur ... noun. ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən . Definition of presentation. ... Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad ...

  21. Synonyms of 'presentation' in British English

    Synonyms for PRESENTATION: giving, award, bestowal, conferral, donation, offering, production, demonstration, display, exhibition, …

  22. Noun Notes PPT

    Common Noun. a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea and is not capitalized. Proper Noun. the specific name of a particular person, place, thing, or idea; always capitalized. Concrete Noun. Abstract Noun. names an object that can be seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted (Nouns that can be touched).