presentation

Definition

  • noun: an activity in which someone shows, describes, or explains something to a group of people
  • noun: the act of 'presenting'
  • synonyms: christmas present, accommodation, accordance

Examples

  • The awards were given out last night, and the mayor was on hand to 'make the presentations'. [=to present the awards]

  • The state has a law that prohibits the 'presentation' of new evidence 30 days after conviction.

  • She will take your questions after she has 'made her presentation'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mm-hmm...? Drop him. Impeccable timing, your majesty. Eyyccch. Why! If it isn't my big brother descending from on high to mingle with the commoners. Sarabi and I didn't see you at the presentation of Simba. That was today? Oh, I feel simply awful. ...Must have slipped my mind. (..)
    1994 The Lion King