presentationnoun
uk/ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/us/ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/presentation noun (EVENT)
B1 [ C ] a talk giving information about something:
The speaker gave an interesting presentation on urban transport.
B2 [ C ] an occasion when prizes, qualifications, etc. are formally given to those who have won or achieved them:
The presentation of prizes and certificates will take place in the main hall.
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- The presentation was a collaborative effort by all the children in the class.
- The charity invited the press to a presentation of its plans for the future.
- The magazine asked its readers to send in their comments about the new style of presentation.
- Jenny's retiring and I think there's going to be a small presentation this afternoon.
- Graduates must be in full academic dress at the presentation of certificates.
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Lecturing & addressing
- ad lib
- address
- angle
- extemporize
- filibuster
- floor
- hold
- hold forth
- jawbone
- lead 1
- lead off
- lecture
- maiden speech
- oration
- oratory
- sermonize
- speaking
- speechify
- talk
- talk at sb
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Prizes, rewards and medals
Ceremonies
presentation noun (APPEARANCE)
C2 [ U ] the way something looks when it is shown to other people, or the way someone looks:
Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products.
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Conditions and characteristics
- -ance
- -ancy
- ability
- ambience
- attribute
- character
- complexion
- condition
- detail
- feature
- hallmark
- karma
- lineament
- local colour
- middle name
- mien
- nature
- resonate
- savour
- smack
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