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presented

v. · adj.
US //pɝˈzɛnəd// UK //pɹɪzˈɛntɪd// pre·sent·ed
  1. 1 showed or gave (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    showed something to people or gave someone an award or gift.

    exhibited something for inspection or formally handed over a gift or award.

    Example

    The committee presented the winner with a gold medal at the end of the race.

    Example

    The researchers presented their findings to the board, highlighting the unexpected correlation between urban green spaces and resident well-being.

  2. 2 introduced a person (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    introduced someone to another person in a formal way.

    formally introduced one person to another, typically in a professional or high-status social setting.

    Example

    The ambassador was presented to the queen during the ceremony.

    Example

    Each guest was formally presented to the host upon arrival, ensuring that the strict social protocol of the evening was maintained.

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  1. 3 caused a problem (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    caused a problem or a challenge that people have to deal with.

    posed or constituted a particular challenge, difficulty, or opportunity.

    Example

    The heavy snow presented a major challenge for the drivers on the mountain road.

    Example

    The sudden collapse of the regional bank presented a significant risk to the stability of the national economy.

  2. 4 defined by structure (adj.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Math

    described by a specific set of rules or parts.

    defined or characterized by a specific presentation, particularly in the context of group theory or formal logic.

    Example

    The professor discussed a finitely presented group during the advanced algebra lecture.

    Example

    A finitely presented group is one that can be defined by a finite number of generators and relations.

    Usage

    Usually follows an adverb like 'finitely' or 'infinitely' in mathematical contexts.

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