Presentation Meaning
/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of presenting, or something presented.
nounThe outward appearance or representation of a person or thing to the human mind.
Sentence Examples
It is best to review the material before the presentation.
Please give us a 20-30 min. time slot for our presentation.
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager asked her to prepare a detailed ____ for the sales team meeting.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The sales team prepared a polished ____ to pitch the new product to potential investors.
Word Origin & History
From Old French presentation (French présentation), from Latin praesentātiōnem, accusative singular of praesentātiō (“representation, exhibition”). Morphologically present + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires."
— [1594], Richard Hooker, edited by J[ohn] S[penser], Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie, […], London: […] Iohn Windet, […], →OCLC, (please specify the page):
"If the bishop admits the patron's presentation, the clerk so admitted is next to be instituted by him."
— 1765–1769, William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England, (please specify |book=I to IV), Oxford, Oxfordshire: […] Clarendon Press, →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager asked her to prepare a detailed ____ for the sales team meeting.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The sales team prepared a polished ____ to pitch the new product to potential investors.