presentation
- Top 3000
Sense 1
- noun
- B1
A talk in which one person shows and explains something to a group, often using pictures on a screen.
I have to give a short presentation to the whole department tomorrow.
Her presentation on the new software lasted only fifteen minutes.
He was so nervous that he forgot half his presentation.
Each student prepares a presentation about a country they like.
Common collocations: give a presentation · prepare a presentation · a presentation on something · presentation skills · slide presentation
Part of: The office, School and teaching, Speaking
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- B2
An event at which someone is formally given a prize, gift or certificate in front of other people.
She was invited to the presentation of the annual awards.
After the presentation of certificates, everyone stayed for coffee.
The presentation of the cup takes place on the main stage.
Common collocations: the presentation of an award · prize presentation · presentation ceremony · make a presentation to somebody
Part of: Talking to people, School and teaching
Sense 3 · less common
- noun
- C1
The way something is arranged or shown so that it looks good to the people who see it.
The taste was fine, but the presentation of the dish disappointed us.
Marks are given for content, spelling and the presentation of your work.
Common collocations: neat presentation · the presentation of a dish · presentation of your work
Part of: Restaurants, Writing