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presentation

n.
US //ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən// UK //pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən// pre·sen·ta·tion
  1. 1 a talk or speech (n.)
    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.

    Example

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

    Example

    The keynote speaker delivered a compelling presentation on renewable energy, utilizing interactive data visualizations to engage the diverse audience.
  2. 2 visual appearance (n.)
    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.

    Example

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

    Example

    In high-end retail, the presentation of the storefront is just as critical as the quality of the merchandise itself.
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  1. 3 medical symptoms (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Medicine

    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.

    Example

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

    Example

    Atypical presentation in elderly patients can often lead to a delayed diagnosis of common infections.
  2. 4 fetal position (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Medicine

    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.

    Example

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

    Example

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

  3. 5 mathematical group (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Math

    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.

    Example

    The professor wrote the group presentation on the chalkboard.

    Example

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

  4. 6 giving an award (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    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.

    Example

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

    Example

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

From Old French presentation (French présentation), from Latin praesentātiōnem, accusative singular of praesentātiō (“representation, exhibition”). Morphologically present + -ation.

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