presentation — The act of presenting something or the way in which something is presented
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act of presenting something or the way in which something is presented
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːzenˈteɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- His presentation was so boring that half the audience fell asleep during the introduction.
- The sales presentation convinced the client to sign the contract immediately.
- She practiced her presentation 20 times in front of her cat, who seemed unimpressed.
presentation
NOUN[/ˌpriːzenˈteɪʃn/]
The act of presenting something or the way in which something is presented
The act of presenting something or the way in which something is presented
A presentation to every nation unveils a world-changing creation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 'prae-' (before) and the verb 'sentare' (to place or set). It originally referred to the act of placing or setting something before others, and evolved to describe the formal or structured display of information, ideas, or oneself to an audience.
Breakdown
present (from Latin praesentare: prae- 'before' + sentare 'to place') + -ation (suffix forming nouns denoting an action or process). The suffix converts the verb into a noun indicating the act or instance of presenting.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His presentation was so boring that half the audience fell asleep during the introduction.”
“The sales presentation convinced the client to sign the contract immediately.”
“She practiced her presentation 20 times in front of her cat, who seemed unimpressed.”
“The presentation of the Nobel Prize is watched by millions around the world.”
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