presentation
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a talk or speech where you show and explain information to a group of people.
a formal talk or lecture, often involving visual aids, delivered to an audience for educational or professional purposes.
Simple“She spent all evening preparing her presentation for the marketing meeting tomorrow.”
In context“The keynote speaker delivered a compelling presentation on renewable energy, utilizing interactive data visualizations to engage the diverse audience.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the way that something looks or is arranged when it is shown to others.
the style or manner in which something is offered, displayed, or laid out for others to see.
Simple“The food was delicious, and the presentation on the plate was beautiful.”
In context“In high-end retail, the presentation of the storefront is just as critical as the quality of the merchandise itself.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the signs or symptoms a patient shows when they first see a doctor.
the initial clinical manifestation of a disease or condition as observed by a medical professional.
Simple“The patient's presentation included a high fever and a persistent cough.”
In context“Atypical presentation in elderly patients can often lead to a delayed diagnosis of common infections.”
Synonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
the position of a baby in the mother's body just before birth.
the orientation of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal.
Simple“The doctor checked the baby's presentation to see if it was head-down.”
In context“A breech presentation may necessitate a surgical intervention to ensure the safety of both mother and child.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
a way to describe a mathematical group using a list of symbols and rules.
the definition of a group by a set of generators and a set of relations among those generators.
Simple“The professor wrote the group presentation on the chalkboard.”
In context“Determining whether two different presentations actually describe the same group is a fundamental problem in algebraic topology.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
a formal ceremony where an award or gift is given to someone.
the formal act of conferring a gift, prize, or honor upon a recipient.
Simple“The trophy presentation will take place immediately after the final whistle.”
In context“The annual awards presentation recognizes employees who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the company's core values.”
Synonymsceremonyconferral
Usage detailed presentation · presentation skill · presentation software
From Old French presentation (French présentation), from Latin praesentātiōnem, accusative singular of praesentātiō (“representation, exhibition”). Morphologically present + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.