presentation
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (7)
- the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)“she gave the trophy but he made the presentation”
- a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view“the presentation of new data”“he gave the customer a demonstration”Synonyms: presentmentdemonstration
- the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it“he prepared his presentation carefully in advance”
- the act of presenting a proposal
- a visual representation of somethingSynonyms: display
- formally making a person known to another or to the publicSynonyms: introductionintro
- (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal“Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations”
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
1.The act of presenting, or the state of being presented; a setting forth; an offering; bestowal. [1913 Webster]
Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires.— Hooker.[1913 Webster]
2.Hence, exhibition; representation; display; appearance; semblance; show. [1913 Webster]
Under the presentation of the shoots his wit.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
3.That which is presented or given; a present; a gift, as, the picture was a presentation. [R.] [1913 Webster]
4.(Eccl.) The act of offering a clergyman to the bishop or ordinary for institution in a benefice; the right of presenting a clergyman. [1913 Webster]
If the bishop admits the patron's presentation, the clerk so admitted is next to be instituted by him.— Blackstone.[1913 Webster]
5.(Med.) The particular position of the child during labor relatively to the passage though which it is to be brought forth; -- specifically designated by the part which first appears at the mouth of the uterus; as, a breech presentation. [1913 Webster]
Presentation copy, a copy of a book, engraving, etc., presented to some one by the author or artist, as a token of regard. [1913 Webster]