presentation

/ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
formal display or demonstration

She gave an excellent presentation on climate change.

She delivered a clear and informative talk about climate change.


formal

the act of presenting something formally, such as a speech or visual display

The company's presentation of the new product impressed the investors.

The way the company formally introduced the new product impressed the investors.

Students must prepare a presentation for their final project.

Students are required to create and deliver a formal talk about their final project.

Often involves visual aids like slides or charts.

general

the way something is shown or displayed

The presentation of the data in the report was very clear.

The way the data was shown in the report was easy to understand.

Can refer to the arrangement or appearance of visual elements.

Collocations

PowerPoint presentationa presentation created using Microsoft PowerPoint softwareoral presentationa spoken presentation without visual aidsslide presentationa presentation using slides, typically digital

Pro Tip

Use visuals wisely

Include only key points on slides to avoid overwhelming your audience. Use images or graphs to support your message rather than text-heavy slides.

Gold Rule

Structure your presentation clearly

A strong presentation typically includes: introduction (purpose), main points (with supporting evidence), and conclusion (summary and call to action).

Word Origin

From Latin praesentātiōn-, praesentātiō, meaning 'a showing, exhibiting,' from praesentāre 'to present,' from praesens 'present, at hand.'

Usage Notes

In business and academic contexts, 'presentation' often implies a structured talk with supporting visuals. The verb form 'present' is commonly used in professional settings.

Word Breakdown

present
to show or introduce formally
root
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-ation
forms nouns indicating action or result
suffix
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