presentation
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.
Examples
3 of 5The 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.
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.
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.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'present' (gift) being 'presented' (shown) on a stage; a presentation is simply giving a 'gift' of information to an audience.
Quick Quiz
The marketing manager was asked to ______ a presentation on the new branding strategy.
Correct!
The correct answer is: deliver
Examples
The chef's presentation of the seafood platter was artistic and highly professional.
everydayThe chef's presentation of the seafood platter was artistic and highly professional.
The department head delivered a formal presentation regarding the quarterly financial results to the shareholders.
formalThe department head delivered a formal presentation regarding the quarterly financial results to the shareholders.
I'm just putting together a quick presentation for our casual team meeting later today.
informalI'm just putting together a quick presentation for our casual team meeting later today.
Students are required to prepare a fifteen-minute oral presentation based on their research findings.
academicStudents are required to prepare a fifteen-minute oral presentation based on their research findings.
We need to refine our sales presentation to better highlight the benefits of the new software.
businessWe need to refine our sales presentation to better highlight the benefits of the new software.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
presentation of awards
presentation of awards
make a presentation
make a presentation
effective presentation
effective presentation
Often Confused With
Presence refers to the state of being in a place, while presentation is the act of showing or explaining something.
A present is a gift or the current time, whereas a presentation is a structured talk or display.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'do a presentation', but the more natural academic and business collocations are 'give' or 'deliver'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'present' (gift) being 'presented' (shown) on a stage; a presentation is simply giving a 'gift' of information to an audience.
Word Origin
From the Old French 'presentacion', derived from the Latin 'praesentatio', meaning the act of placing before.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western business and academic cultures, presentations usually emphasize direct eye contact, structured slides, and a Q&A session at the end.
Quick Quiz
The marketing manager was asked to ______ a presentation on the new branding strategy.
Correct!
The correct answer is: deliver
Related Grammar Rules
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to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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