PRESENTATION


Meaning of PRESENTATION in English

/ ˌpreznˈteɪʃn; NAmE ˌpriːzen-/ noun

1.

[ U ] the act of showing sth or of giving sth to sb :

The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court.

The presentation of prizes began after the speeches.

The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself.

Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card.

2.

[ U ] the way in which sth is offered, shown, explained, etc. to others :

Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales.

I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments.

3.

[ C ] a meeting at which sth, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people :

The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products.

4.

[ C ] a ceremony or formal occasion during which a gift or prize is given

5.

[ C ] a performance of a play, etc. in a theatre

6.

[ C , U ] ( medical ) the position in which a baby is lying in the mother's body just before birth

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : via Old French from late Latin praesentatio(n-) , from Latin praesentare place before (in medieval Latin present as a gift), from praesent- being at hand, present participle of praeesse , from prae before + esse be.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.