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US/ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌprez.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/
a talk that shows and explains something to a group of people
In context
I have to give a presentation on our sales results tomorrow.
Her presentation was short, clear and full of good examples.
He spent all night preparing the slides for his presentation.
Words that go with presentation
verb + noun
- give a presentationEach student will give a short presentation.
- make a presentationShe made a presentation to the board.
- prepare a presentationI need two days to prepare a presentation.
noun + preposition
- presentation onWe watched a presentation on climate change.
noun + noun
- presentation skillsThis course will improve your presentation skills.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will present a presentation about the market.Correct: I will give a presentation on the market.