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presentation

/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/

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What does presentation mean?

noun

  1. The act of presenting, or something presented.
  2. The outward appearance or representation of a person or thing to the human mind.
  3. A dramatic performance.
More meanings (11)

noun

  1. An award given to someone on a special occasion.
  2. Money given as a wedding gift.
  3. A lecture or speech given in front of an audience.
  4. A slideshow created on a computer.
  5. The symptoms, signs, and other possible indications of disease, trauma, etc., that are exhibited by a patient who has sought, or has otherwise come to, the attention of a physician.
  6. The position of the foetus in the uterus at birth.
  7. Gender presentation; gender expression.
  8. Offering one's blade for engagement by the opponent.
  9. The specification of a group by generators and relators.
  10. The act or right of offering a clergyman to the bishop or ordinary for institution in a benefice.
  11. The preparation of antigen fragments during the immune response.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌpɹizn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
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According to Froebel, the actuating force is the presentation of symbols, largely mathematical, corresponding to the essential traits of the Absolute.
John DeweyDemocracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of EducationProject Gutenberg ebook #852
A disputing Party may submit written comments to the panel on its initial report within 14 days of presentation of the report.
CanadaNorth American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing DescriptionsProject Gutenberg ebook #89
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The position is simply that there is, broadly speaking, the endeavour to eliminate an element which is essential to successful dramatic presentation.
Alexander H. (Alexander Hay) JappRobert Louis Stevenson: A Record, an Estimate, and a MemorialProject Gutenberg ebook #590
The planting of a quincunx or the presentation of a pump to the parish might have proved his solitary title to fame.
Thomas WrightThe Life of Sir Richard BurtonProject Gutenberg ebook #4315
This excrescence was ten inches long, and at the time of presentation reproduction of it was taking place in the woman.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747