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UK [ˌprez(ə)nˈteɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun
Word forms "presentation":
singular presentation plural presentations

1)

a) [uncountable] the way in which something is shown, arranged, explained etc

Using a computer helped with the spelling and presentation of his school work.

The style of presentation is very important in a museum.

b) [only before noun] used for showing something in an attractive way

a presentation folder

2) [countable] a ceremony at which something such as a prize is given to someone

He will receive the prize at a presentation on Saturday.

a) [uncountable] the process of giving something such as a prize to someone at a ceremony

b) [countable] something that you receive at a presentation

Kim received a presentation to mark his achievements over 25 years.

3) [countable] a formal talk in which you describe or explain something to a group of people

make/give a presentation (on something):

I'm going to ask you each to make a very short presentation.

4) [countable/uncountable] the process of offering something for people to consider or judge

Last night the prosecution team ended their presentation of the case against him.

5) [uncountable] the process of showing something such as a passport to someone in an official position so that they can check it

On presentation of a valid ticket, passengers may claim a free drink.

6) [countable] a performance of a play or other entertainment

a two-hour presentation of Charlotte Brontë's classic tale of love