Presentation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Presentation is a noun meaning The act of presenting, or something presented.
Meaning
The act of presenting, or something presented.
More Meanings
- The outward appearance or representation of a person or thing to the human mind.
- A dramatic performance.
- An award given to someone on a special occasion.
- Money given as a wedding gift.
- A lecture or speech given in front of an audience.
- A slideshow created on a computer.
- (medicine) The symptoms, signs, and other possible indications of disease, trauma, etc., that are exhibited by a patient who has sought, or has otherwise come to, the attention of a physician.
Example Sentences
Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires.
If the bishop admits the patron's presentation, the clerk so admitted is next to be instituted by him.
The presentation of the thirty-four-year-old male in the emergency room was slight fever, dilated pupils, and marked disorientation.
Listen, James...with the ways that you speak, dress, and comport yourself, is it any wonder to you that your presentation to young ladies as a possible mate is , to say the least, lacking?
Word Forms
- presentations
Synonyms for presentation
Depending on context, synonyms include display, demonstration, presentment, introduction, intro.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demonstration, intro, introduction, display, presentment, indication.
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