pres·en·ta·tion (pr z  n-t  shn, pr zn-)n. 1. a. The act of presenting. b. The state of being presented. 2. A performance, as of a drama. 3. a. Something, such as an award or gift, that is offered or given. b. Something, such as a lecture or speech, that is set forth for an audience: gave a presentation on drug abuse. 4. a. A formal introduction. b. A social debut. 5. Ecclesiastical The act or right of naming a cleric to a benefice. 6. The process of offering for consideration or display. 7. Medicine The position of the fetus in the uterus at birth with respect to the mouth of the uterus. pres en·tation·al adj. |
presentation [ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən]
n
1. the act of presenting or state of being presented
2. the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual details to create an overall impression the presentation of the project is excellent but the content poor
3. the method of presenting his presentation of the facts was muddled
4. (Business / Commerce) a verbal report presented with illustrative material, such as slides, graphs, etc. a presentation on the company results
5.
a. an offering or bestowal, as of a gift
b. (as modifier) a presentation copy of a book
6. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) a performance or representation, as of a play
7. the formal introduction of a person, as into society or at court; debut
8. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the act or right of nominating a clergyman to a benefice
9. (Medicine) Med the position of a baby relative to the birth canal at the time of birth
10. (Business / Commerce) Commerce another word for presentment [4]
11. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) Television linking material between programmes, such as announcements, trailers, or weather reports
12. an archaic word for gift
13. (Philosophy) Philosophy a sense datum
14. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (often capital) another name for (feast of) Candlemas
presentational adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  presentation - the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward); "she gave the trophy but he made the presentation"ceremony - the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony" |
| 2. |  presentation - a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; "the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration"show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill" exhibition - the act of exhibiting; "a remarkable exhibition of musicianship" exposure - presentation to view in an open or public manner; "the exposure of his anger was shocking" performance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto" lecture demonstration - presentation of an example of what the lecturer is discoursing about counterdemonstration - a demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration; "supporters of the president organized a counterdemonstration in his support" | |
| 3. | presentation - the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it; "he prepared his presentation carefully in advance" display - exhibiting openly in public view; "a display of courage" unveiling - putting on display for the first time; "he attended the unveiling of the statue" production - a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?" | |
| 4. | presentation - the act of presenting a proposal proposal, proposition - the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal" first reading - the first presentation of a bill in a legislature second reading - the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US) | |
| 5. | presentation - a visual representation of something float - an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something Snellen chart - display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity spectacle - an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale | |
| 6. | presentation - formally making a person known to another or to the public making known, informing - a speech act that conveys information debut - the presentation of a debutante in society reintroduction - an act of renewed introduction | |
| 7. | presentation - (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal; "Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations" posture, attitude, position - the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender" midwifery, obstetrics, tocology, OB - the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother |
presentation
noun
2. demonstration, show, talk, launch, address, display, speech, exhibition, lecture, unveiling, exposition a business presentation
3. appearance, look, display, packaging, arrangement, layout Keep the presentation of the dish simple.
4. submission, offering, tabling, proposal, delivery, introduction, tendering, proffering the presentation of the government's economic report
5. performance, staging, production, show, arrangement, representation, portrayal, rendition Scottish Opera's presentation of Das Rheingold
6. debut, launch, launching, coming out, introduction, reception the white dress she had worn for her presentation at Court
Translations
presentation [ˌprezənˈteɪʃən]
A. N
1. (= act of presenting) → presentación f (Jur) [of case] → exposición f
on presentation of the voucher → al presentar el vale
on presentation of the voucher → al presentar el vale
2. (TV, Rad) → producción f (Theat) → representación f
3. (= ceremony) → ceremonia f de entrega; (= gift) → obsequio m
to make the presentation → hacer la presentación
to make sb a presentation on his retirement → hacer un obsequio a algn con ocasión de su jubilación
to make the presentation → hacer la presentación
to make sb a presentation on his retirement → hacer un obsequio a algn con ocasión de su jubilación
presentation [ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən]
n
(= showing) [voucher, identity papers] → présentation f
on presentation of sth → sur présentation de qch
on presentation of sth → sur présentation de qch
(= submitting) [evidence, facts] → présentation f
(= appearance) [food, essay, report, product] → présentation f
(= ceremony) [prize, award] → cérémonie f de remise
Then came the presentation of the awards → Puis vint la cérémonie de remise des prix.
at a presentation → lors d'une présentation
He received his award at a presentation in London yesterday → Il a reçu son prix hier lors d'une présentation à Londres.
Then came the presentation of the awards → Puis vint la cérémonie de remise des prix.
at a presentation → lors d'une présentation
He received his award at a presentation in London yesterday → Il a reçu son prix hier lors d'une présentation à Londres.
[play, production] → représentation f
modif
presentation skills
presentation skills npl → compétences fpl de présentation
present-day [ˌprɛzəntˈdeɪ] adj → actuel(le)
presentation skills npl → compétences fpl de présentation
present-day [ˌprɛzəntˈdeɪ] adj → actuel(le)
presentation
n
(of gift etc) → Überreichung f; (of prize, medal) → Verleihung f; (= ceremony) → Verleihung(szeremonie) f; (= gift) → Geschenk nt; to make the presentation → die Preise/Auszeichnungen etc verleihen; to make somebody a presentation → jdm ein Geschenk überreichen
(= act of presenting) (of report, voucher, cheque etc) → Vorlage, Präsentation f; (of petition) → Überreichung f; (Jur, of case, evidence) → Darlegung f; on presentation of a certificate → gegen Vorlage einer Bescheinigung (gen)
(Med, at birth) → Lage f
presentation [ˌprɛz/ənˈteɪʃ/ən] n
presentation [ˌprɛz/ənˈteɪʃ/ən] n
a. (act of presenting) → presentazione f; (report) → relazione (Law) (of case) → esposizione f
on presentation of the voucher → dietro presentazione del buono
to make a presentation of sth (plan, report) → presentare
on presentation of the voucher → dietro presentazione del buono
to make a presentation of sth (plan, report) → presentare
b. (Radio, TV, Theatre) → rappresentazione f
c. (of prizes) → consegna ufficiale; (gift) → regalo, dono
to make the presentation → fare la consegna ufficiale
to make the presentation → fare la consegna ufficiale
presentation [ˌprɛz/ənˈteɪʃ/ən] n
a. (act of presenting) → presentazione f; (report) → relazione (Law) (of case) → esposizione f
on presentation of the voucher → dietro presentazione del buono
to make a presentation of sth (plan, report) → presentare
on presentation of the voucher → dietro presentazione del buono
to make a presentation of sth (plan, report) → presentare
b. (Radio, TV, Theatre) → rappresentazione f
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