an exhibition or performance, as of a play or film.
5.
offering, delivering, or bestowal, as of a gift.
6.
a gift.
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a demonstration, lecture, or welcoming speech.
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a manner or style of speaking, instructing, or putting oneself forward: His presentation was very poor.
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Commerce. the presentment of a bill, note, or the like.
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Obstretrics.
a.
the position of the fetus in the uterus during labor.
b.
the appearance of a particular part of the fetus at the cervix during labor: a breech presentation.
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Ecclesiastical. the act or the right of presenting a member of the clergy to the bishop for institution to a benefice.
[Origin: 1350–1400; ME < LL praesentātiōn- (s. of praesentātiō) nomination (of a priest) to a benefice, religious dedication (of a person) by bringing him before God. See present2, -ation]
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