presentation

noun

UK /ˌprez(ə)nˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	presentation
plural	presentations

1
uncountable the way in which something is shown, arranged, explained etc
Using a computer helped with the spelling and presentation of his school work.
The style of presentation is very important in a museum.
Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements
arabesque
argyle
arrangement
1. 1a
  only before nounused for showing something in an attractive way
  a presentation folder
  Synonyms and related words
  To show or display something
  show
  display
  produce
2
countable a ceremony at which something such as a prize is given to someone
He will receive the prize at a presentation on Saturday.
Synonyms and related words
General words for ceremonies
ceremonial
ceremony
commemoration
1. 2a
  uncountable the process of giving something such as a prize to someone at a ceremony
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for ceremonies
  ceremonial
  ceremony
  commemoration
2. 2b
  countable something that you receive at a presentation
  Kim received a presentation to mark his achievements over 25 years.
  Synonyms and related words
  Presents and gifts
  present
  gift
  valentine
3
countable a formal talk in which you describe or explain something to a group of people
make/give a presentation (on something):
I’m going to ask you each to make a very short presentation.
Synonyms and related words
Speeches and parts of speeches
speech
talk
address
4
countable/uncountable the process of offering something for people to consider or judge
Last night the prosecution team ended their presentation of the case against him.
Synonyms and related words
The process of giving or supplying
supply
provision
distribution
5
uncountable the process of showing something such as a passport to someone in an official position so that they can check it
On presentation of a valid ticket, passengers may claim a free drink.
Synonyms and related words
To show or display something
show
display
produce
6
countable a performance of a play or other entertainment
a two-hour presentation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic tale of love
Synonyms and related words
General words for performances
act
appearance
booking

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