presentation
gb/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2300
prezentáció, bemutató, előadás, megjelenítés, kialakítás, tálalás, átadás, díjátadás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to give [a] presentation on [something]
She gave a presentation on climate change at the conference.
Előadást tartott az éghajlatváltozásról a konferencián.
The students prepared a group presentation for history class.
A diákok csoportos prezentációt készítettek a történelemórára.
His presentation included charts, videos, and live demonstrations.
We were asked to deliver a five-minute presentation about our project.
The marketing team’s presentation impressed the investors.
Learner examples
I gave a short presentation in class.
Rövid prezentációt tartottam az órán.
He made a presentation about his trip.
Prezentációt tartott az utazásáról.
We saw a presentation on healthy food.
The teacher asked us to do a presentation.
She showed pictures in her presentation.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'presentation' with 'introductions' when meeting people. 'Presentation' in this sense refers to giving information to an audience, not telling your name.
Meaning
a talk or display for an audience
Collocations
give a presentation
|PowerPoint presentation
|business presentation
|class presentation
|deliver a presentation
Synonyms
talk (Less formal and often shorter than a presentation.)
|
lecture (More formal and typically academic in setting.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of speaking or showing information to an audience.)
Themes
business
|education
|communication
Definition
A talk or show that gives information to people.
A formal or organized talk, demonstration, or display of information given to an audience.
NOUN
B2
2
The chef’s attention to presentation made the dish look beautiful.
A séf nagy figyelmet fordított a tálalásra, ezért az étel gyönyörűen nézett ki.
Good presentation of data can make reports easier to understand.
Az adatok megfelelő megjelenítése megkönnyítheti a jelentések megértését.
The store improved the presentation of its window displays.
Her artistic presentation of the flowers impressed the judges.
Learner examples
The cake had a nice presentation.
A torta szépen volt tálalva.
I like the presentation of this book cover.
Tetszik ennek a könyvborítónak a kialakítása.
The food presentation was very good.
The shop changed the window presentation.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with giving a talk; here it refers to appearance or arrangement.
Meaning
the way something is shown
Collocations
food presentation
|presentation style
|visual presentation
|presentation format
Synonyms
display (Focuses more on the act of showing rather than arrangement quality.)
|
appearance (General look, not necessarily in a formal setting.)
Antonyms
mess (A disorganized or unattractive arrangement.)
Themes
daily life
|art
|food
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way something looks when it is shown or given to people.
The style, arrangement, or appearance of something as it is shown or served.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
presentation of [something] to [someone]
The ambassador attended the presentation of credentials at the palace.
A nagykövet részt vett a megbízólevelek átadásán a palotában.
There was a formal presentation of the award by the mayor.
A díjat a polgármester ünnepélyesen adta át.
The school held a presentation of certificates for graduating students.
Learner examples
The president joined the medal presentation.
Az elnök részt vett az éremátadáson.
We went to the award presentation.
Elmentünk a díjátadásra.
They had a presentation of gifts.
Meaning
formal giving of something
Collocations
presentation ceremony
|presentation of awards
|presentation of credentials
Synonyms
award ceremony (Specifically focuses on giving prizes or honors.)
|
handover (Less formal transfer of something.)
Antonyms
withholding (Not giving something that could be presented.)
Themes
ceremony
|business
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
When something is given to someone in a formal way.
The act of formally giving or awarding something to someone, often in a ceremonial context.
Grammar
Dictionary form
presentation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
present - a - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: presentation
- Plural: presentation, presentations
Word family
Forms
presentations
noun
Related words
presentable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unpresentable
adjective
Advanced or less common
presentational
adjective C1
Expressions
give a presentation
1/ɡˈɪv ə pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
to deliver an informational talk
To speak to an audience about something you prepared.
Examples
- I have to give a presentation on marketing tomorrow.
- She gave a presentation about her research findings.
PowerPoint presentation
1/pˈaʊɚpˌɔɪnt pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
a slideshow made in PowerPoint
A set of slides made on a computer with PowerPoint to show information to people.
Examples
- He spent all night working on his PowerPoint presentation.
- The PowerPoint presentation included graphs and photos.
presentation skills
1/pɹˌɛzəntˈeɪʃən skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
abilities for giving talks well
The ability to speak and show information well in front of people.
Examples
- Good presentation skills are important for career growth.
- She took a course to improve her presentation skills.