Academic / B2

prezn-TAYSHUN/ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/

A presentation is a talk, the look of work, or a formal handing-over: a slide presentation; marks for presentation. Present is the verb. Marks for presentation are not analysis marks. Mix-up: representation is acting for a group (related entry later). Do not call a chat a presentation.

Meaning

A talk with slides; also the way something looks, or the act of giving something formally.

Examples

• “Marks for presentation are not marks for analysis, the rubric said.”
• “The presentation of the prize was filmed, which is the ceremony sense.”

Good to know

give / deliver a presentation; marks for presentation. Verb: present. Rubrics, orals, and ceremonies. Talk or appearance, not the argument itself.

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