presentation

Definition

The act of presenting, or something presented.

Etymology

From Old French presentation (French présentation), from Latin praesentātiōnem, accusative singular of praesentātiō (“representation, exhibition”). Morphologically present + -ation.

Example Sentences

• "Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires."
• "Listen, James...with the ways that you speak, dress, and comport yourself, is it any wonder to you that your presentation to young ladies as a possible mate is , to say the least, lacking?"
• "The presentation of the thirty-four-year-old male in the emergency room was slight fever, dilated pupils, and marked disorientation."