presentation
pronunciation
How to pronounce presentation in British English:
UK [ˌpreznˈteɪʃn]
How to pronounce presentation in American English:
US [ˌpriːzenˈteɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
- the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it
- a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
- the act of presenting a proposal
- a visual representation of something
- formally making a person known to another or to the public
- (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal
Word Origin
- presentation (n.)
- late 14c., "act of presenting," from Old French presentacion (13c.), from Latin praesentationem (nominative praesentatio) "a placing before," noun of action from past participle stem of praesentare (see present (v.)). Meaning "that which is offered or presented" is mid-15c.; that of "a theatrical or other representation" is recorded from c. 1600. Related: Presentational.
Example
- 1. Pick a truly funny lolcat and add it to your presentation .
- 2. Rehearse your presentation out loud , accompanied by the slide show .
- 3. I hope your presentation goes well .
- 4. This headline must be consistent in all of your marketing and presentation material .
- 5. Make sure the interpreters have a copy of your text or presentation .