B2 adjective Neutral

presentation

/ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/

A formal talk or demonstration in which a person provides information, results, or ideas to an audience, often utilizing visual aids. It also refers to the specific way in which something is displayed, offered, or showcased to others.

Beispiele

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1

The chef's presentation of the seafood platter was artistic and highly professional.

The chef's presentation of the seafood platter was artistic and highly professional.

2

The department head delivered a formal presentation regarding the quarterly financial results to the shareholders.

The department head delivered a formal presentation regarding the quarterly financial results to the shareholders.

3

I'm just putting together a quick presentation for our casual team meeting later today.

I'm just putting together a quick presentation for our casual team meeting later today.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
presentation
Verb
present
Adverb
presentably
Adjektiv
presentational
Verwandt
presenter
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'present' (gift) being 'presented' (shown) on a stage; a presentation is simply giving a 'gift' of information to an audience.

Schnelles Quiz

The marketing manager was asked to ______ a presentation on the new branding strategy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: deliver

Beispiele

1

The chef's presentation of the seafood platter was artistic and highly professional.

everyday

The chef's presentation of the seafood platter was artistic and highly professional.

2

The department head delivered a formal presentation regarding the quarterly financial results to the shareholders.

formal

The department head delivered a formal presentation regarding the quarterly financial results to the shareholders.

3

I'm just putting together a quick presentation for our casual team meeting later today.

informal

I'm just putting together a quick presentation for our casual team meeting later today.

4

Students are required to prepare a fifteen-minute oral presentation based on their research findings.

academic

Students are required to prepare a fifteen-minute oral presentation based on their research findings.

5

We need to refine our sales presentation to better highlight the benefits of the new software.

business

We need to refine our sales presentation to better highlight the benefits of the new software.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
presentation
Verb
present
Adverb
presentably
Adjektiv
presentational
Verwandt
presenter

Häufige Kollokationen

give a presentation give a presentation
oral presentation oral presentation
visual presentation visual presentation
presentation skills presentation skills
PowerPoint presentation PowerPoint presentation

Häufige Phrasen

presentation of awards

presentation of awards

make a presentation

make a presentation

effective presentation

effective presentation

Wird oft verwechselt mit

presentation vs presence

Presence refers to the state of being in a place, while presentation is the act of showing or explaining something.

presentation vs present

A present is a gift or the current time, whereas a presentation is a structured talk or display.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'give' or 'deliver' as the primary verbs for a formal talk. While 'make' is common in casual English, 'deliver' sounds more professional in IELTS contexts.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'do a presentation', but the more natural academic and business collocations are 'give' or 'deliver'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'present' (gift) being 'presented' (shown) on a stage; a presentation is simply giving a 'gift' of information to an audience.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old French 'presentacion', derived from the Latin 'praesentatio', meaning the act of placing before.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: presentations Often followed by the preposition 'on' (e.g., a presentation on climate change) Usually takes the verbs 'give', 'deliver', or 'make'
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western business and academic cultures, presentations usually emphasize direct eye contact, structured slides, and a Q&A session at the end.

Schnelles Quiz

The marketing manager was asked to ______ a presentation on the new branding strategy.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: deliver

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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