The meaning of Presentations

adverb

As stated by or in.

Usage examples:

The outlook for investors is not bright, according to financial experts

verb

Give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

Usage examples:

The powers accorded to the head of state

verb

Present participle of accord

Usage examples:

[ + two objects ] the massed crowds of supporters accorded him a hero's welcome., be accorded to ce…

verb

Make someone aware of or familiar with.

Usage examples:

New staff should be acquainted with fire exit routes

noun

The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.

Usage examples:

They exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch

verb

Write the name and address of the intended recipient on (an envelope, letter, or parcel).

Usage examples:

I addressed my letter to him personally

verb

The place where a person or organization can be found

verb

Give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

Usage examples:

He was awarded the military cross

noun

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement.

Usage examples:

The company's annual award for high-quality service

verb

To give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision

Usage examples:

Her poodle was awarded first prize in the dog show., their company was awarded a contract worth $40…

verb

Give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

Usage examples:

He was awarded the military cross

noun

A prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement.

Usage examples:

The company's annual award for high-quality service

noun

The act of giving something as an honour or a gift

Usage examples:

Her father's blessing represented a bestowal of consent upon her marriage., the state's bestowal of…

noun

The granting or bestowal of a title, degree, benefit, or right.

Usage examples:

The conferral of degrees to 19 phd students and 341 undergraduates

noun

The act of giving an official title, honour, or advantage to someone

Usage examples:

The committee deals with the conferment of academic titles including professorships.

noun

A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.

Usage examples:

The film marked his debut as a director

verb

Perform in public for the first time.

Usage examples:

The rolling stones debuted at the marquee

noun

A first public appearance or activity

Usage examples:

Cassavetes made his film debut in “taxi” in 1953., [ t ] i’ll be debuting this song next saturday n…

noun

An act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence.

Usage examples:

His demonstration of the need for computer corpora in language study is convincing

noun

The act of showing someone how to do something or how something works

Usage examples:

[ c ] let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works., a demonstration of friendship, stud…

noun

The act of showing someone how to use a product or how a new system or product works

Usage examples:

An online sales demonstration, trade shows and product demonstrations are excellent ways to build y…

adjective

(of a machine or container) able to supply or release a product or cash.

Usage examples:

The card can be recharged at the same dispensing machine

verb

Distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

Usage examples:

Orderlies went round dispensing drinks

verb

Present participle of dispense

Usage examples:

There is a vending machine on the platform that dispenses snacks., uk a dispensing chemist

verb

Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.

Usage examples:

The palace used to display a series of tapestries

noun

A performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment.

Usage examples:

A display of fireworks

verb

Something intended to communicate a particular impression

noun

Something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money.

Usage examples:

Please send your donation of £20 to the disaster appeal

noun

Something of value such as money or goods that is given to help a person or organization such as a charity, or the act of giving this money, etc.

Usage examples:

It is possible to make a donation with conditions attached, for example requiring the funds to be u…

verb

Assign the responsibility for doing something to (someone).

Usage examples:

I've been entrusted with the task of getting him safely back

verb

Present participle of entrust

Usage examples:

He didn't look like the sort of man you should entrust your luggage to., two senior officials have …

noun

A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Usage examples:

An exhibition of french sculpture

adjective

(of a device) able to be lengthened or spread out.

Usage examples:

A case with wheels and an extending handle

verb

Cause to cover a wider area; make larger.

Usage examples:

The car park has been extended

verb

Present participle of extend

Usage examples:

We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger)., the government has produced a series of l…

noun

Furniture, fittings, and other decorative accessories such as curtains and carpets, for a house or room.

Usage examples:

A large room filled with fine ornaments and luxurious furnishings

verb

Provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings.

Usage examples:

The proprietor has furnished the bedrooms in a variety of styles

adjective

Providing love or other emotional support; caring.

Usage examples:

He was very giving and supportive

verb

Freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).

Usage examples:

She gave him presents and clothes

verb

Agree to give or allow (something requested) to.

Usage examples:

They were granted a meeting

noun

A sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose.

Usage examples:

A research grant

verb

Present participle of grant

Usage examples:

[ + two objects ] they granted her an entry visa., he was granted asylum., formal she granted their…

noun

The action of introducing something.

Usage examples:

Issues arising from the introduction of new technology

noun

A short speech or piece of writing that comes before a longer speech or written text, usually giving basic information about what is to follow

Usage examples:

The author’s introduction explains the organization of the book., let me do the introductions (= in…

noun

The act of making goods or services available to be bought for the first time

Usage examples:

The introduction of sth to sth the company has announced the introduction of a new games console to…

verb

Set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water.

Usage examples:

The town's lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen

noun

An act or instance of launching something.

Usage examples:

The launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving

noun

A large motorboat, used especially for short trips.

Usage examples:

She cruised the waterways on a luxury motor launch

verb

Set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water.

Usage examples:

The town's lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen

noun

An act or instance of launching something.

Usage examples:

The launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving

noun

A large motorboat, used especially for short trips.

Usage examples:

She cruised the waterways on a luxury motor launch

noun

An educational talk to an audience, especially one of students in a university.

Usage examples:

In each course there are supporting lectures and tutorials

verb

Deliver an educational lecture or lectures.

Usage examples:

He was lecturing at the university of birmingham

verb

A speech that is open to the public

verb

(of troops) assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion.

Usage examples:

The recruits were due to parade that day

noun

A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event.

Usage examples:

A st george's day parade

noun

A public square or promenade.

Usage examples:

We were walking along south parade

verb

Give or award formally or ceremonially.

Usage examples:

The duke presented certificates to the men

adjective

In a particular place.

Usage examples:

A doctor must be present at the ringside

adjective

Existing or occurring now.

Usage examples:

She did not expect to find herself in her present situation

verb

Allow or cause (something) to be visible.

Usage examples:

A white blouse will show the blood

noun

A spectacle or display, typically an impressive one.

Usage examples:

Spectacular shows of bluebells

verb

Make visible or noticeable

noun

The expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.

Usage examples:

He was born deaf and without the power of speech

noun

The ability to talk, or the activity of talking

Usage examples:

People who suffer a stroke may experience a loss of speech., his speech became slurred and indistin…

verb

Speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.

Usage examples:

The two men talked

noun

Communication by spoken words; conversation or discussion.

Usage examples:

There was a slight but noticeable lull in the talk

noun

The removal of a veil or covering from a new monument or work of art as part of a public ceremony.

Usage examples:

The unveiling of the memorial

verb

Remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.

Usage examples:

The princess unveiled a plaque

verb

Present participle of unveil

Usage examples:

The memorial to those who had died in the war was unveiled by the queen., the company recently unve…