Meaning

noun the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

noun a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

noun the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it

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

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