presentation

CEFRB1

/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A talk or display that explains an idea or project.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A dramatic performance.

Examples

  • It is best to review the material before the presentation.

  • Please give us a 20-30 min. time slot for our presentation.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌpɹizn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
  • /pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The outward appearance or representation of a person or thing to the human mind.

  2. The act of presenting, or something presented.

  3. An award given to someone on a special occasion.

More examples

In context

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

  • 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?

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The manager asked her to prepare a detailed blank for the sales team meeting.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

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