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Word

presentation

Phoneticspre·sen·ta·tion, stress on the third syllable

US/ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/

UK/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

01a talk or speech

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a talk or speech where you show and explain information to a group of people.

n. a formal talk or lecture, often involving visual aids, delivered to an audience for educational or professional purposes.

“She spent all evening preparing her presentation for the marketing meeting tomorrow.”

“The keynote speaker delivered a compelling presentation on renewable energy, utilizing interactive data visualizations to engage the diverse audience.”

02visual appearance

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the way that something looks or is arranged when it is shown to others.

n. the style or manner in which something is offered, displayed, or laid out for others to see.

“The food was delicious, and the presentation on the plate was beautiful.”

“In high-end retail, the presentation of the storefront is just as critical as the quality of the merchandise itself.”

03medical symptoms

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. the signs or symptoms a patient shows when they first see a doctor.

n. the initial clinical manifestation of a disease or condition as observed by a medical professional.

“The patient's presentation included a high fever and a persistent cough.”

“Atypical presentation in elderly patients can often lead to a delayed diagnosis of common infections.”

04fetal position

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. the position of a baby in the mother's body just before birth.

n. the orientation of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal.

“The doctor checked the baby's presentation to see if it was head-down.”

“A breech presentation may necessitate a surgical intervention to ensure the safety of both mother and child.”

05mathematical group

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Technical

n. a way to describe a mathematical group using a list of symbols and rules.

n. the definition of a group by a set of generators and a set of relations among those generators.

“The professor wrote the group presentation on the chalkboard.”

“Determining whether two different presentations actually describe the same group is a fundamental problem in algebraic topology.”

06giving an award

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal

n. a formal ceremony where an award or gift is given to someone.

n. the formal act of conferring a gift, prize, or honor upon a recipient.

“The trophy presentation will take place immediately after the final whistle.”

“The annual awards presentation recognizes employees who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the company's core values.”

Synonyms

ceremonyconferral

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “presentation” in context.

Adjective

01. detailed presentation

“The manager gave a detailed presentation about the new project timeline.”

adj + noun

Noun

02. presentation skill

“Improving your presentation skill is essential for a successful career in business.”

noun + noun

03. presentation software

“Most students use presentation software like PowerPoint to create their slides.”

noun + noun

04. stimulus presentation

Etymology

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.

Word family

Domains

MathematicsMedicine

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Common
Level
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