ˌprɛzn̩ˈteɪʃən
plural presentations
1
: an activity in which someone shows, describes, or explains something to a group of people
The charts and graphs helped me understand the presentation.
She will take your questions after she has made her presentation.
The senior accountant gave a presentation at the meeting.
2
: the way in which something is arranged, designed, etc. : the way in which something is presented
The presentation of the food made it look very appetizing.
3
a
: the act of giving something to someone in a formal way or in a ceremony
The choir sang during the presentation of the gifts.
The awards were given out last night, and the mayor was on hand to make the presentations. [=to present the awards]
b
: a ceremony in which something (such as an award) is given to someone in a formal way
an awards presentation
4
: the act of showing or presenting something to someone so that it can be seen or considered
The state has a law that prohibits the presentation of new evidence 30 days after conviction.
5
: the performance of a play
We are going to see an outdoor presentation of the play.
6
medical
: the position of a baby inside its mother just before the baby is born
abnormal birth presentations
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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/presentation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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