presentation
pres·en·ta·tion / ˌprēˌzenˈtāshən; ˌprezən-; ˌprēzən-/ • n. 1. the proffering or giving of something to someone, esp. as part of a formal ceremony: the presentation of certificates to new members| the trophy presentations. ∎ the manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed: the presentation of foods is designed to stimulate your appetite. ∎ a formal introduction of someone, esp. at court. ∎ the official submission of something for consideration in a law court: the presentation of the bankruptcy petition. ∎ chiefly hist. the action or right of formally proposing a candidate for a church benefice or other position: the Earl of Pembroke offered Herbert the presentation of the living of Bremerton. ∎ a demonstration or display of a product or idea: a sales presentation. ∎ an exhibition or theatrical performance.2. Med. the position of a fetus in relation to the cervix at the time of delivery: breech presentation. ∎ the coming forward of a patient for initial examination and diagnosis: all patients in this group were symptomatic at initial presentation.3. (Presentation of Christ) another term for Candlemas.DERIVATIVES: pres·en·ta·tion·al / -shənl/ adj.pres·en·ta·tion·al·ly / -shənl-ē/ adv.