presentation

A talk that explains or shows something to a group of people.

• Her presentation was short.
• I gave a presentation about our project.
• Will you use slides in your presentation?

How to use it: a presentation on/about something (He gave a presentation on water pollution.); give a presentation to someone (I gave a presentation to the new staff.)

Similar words: talk, lecture

Common phrases: give a presentation, presentation on something, slide presentation, prepare a presentation

The act of showing or giving something, or the thing that is shown or given.

• The food's presentation was beautiful.
• The presentation of the awards begins at noon.
• Their visual presentation of the results was easy to understand.

How to use it: presentation of something (The presentation of the certificates took ten minutes.)

Similar words: display, showing

Common phrases: food presentation, presentation of awards, visual presentation, presentation of something

A gift or award given to someone at a special event.

• The watch was a retirement presentation.
• She treasured the silver presentation from her colleagues.
• His farewell presentation was an engraved bowl.

Similar words: gift, award

Common phrases: a retirement presentation, a silver presentation, receive a presentation