presentation

Everyday

1. A talk to a group to show or explain something, often with slides or pictures. tree →
2. Giving something to someone in a ceremony: the presentation of prizes. tree →
3. The way something looks or is set out: neat presentation in your book. tree →
4. Presentation can also mean formally introducing a young person to important people in society. tree →

In the lessons

In school pupils give presentations about projects; teachers mark presentation (neat handwriting, underlined titles). In everyday life, prize presentations at sports days. Phrases: give a presentation, do a presentation, presentation evening.

Examples

• I gave a presentation about volcanoes. tree →
• Our teacher said my presentation was neat. tree →
• The presentation of the cups is at three. tree →
• She made a slide presentation on the computer. tree →
• Good presentation makes your work easy to read. tree →
• We clapped after each group's presentation. tree →
• A general laugh saluted her on the presentation of her son. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: present (stress on the second part: pre-SENT). Noun «present» means a gift. Maths: «show your working with clear presentation» means write steps neatly.