pres

Noun

presentation (countable and uncountable, plural presentations)

1. The act of presenting, or something presented.
   • Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires.[1594], Richard Hooker, edited by J[ohn] S[penser], Of the Lawes of Ecclesiastical Politie, […], London: […] Iohn Windet, […], →OCLC, (please specify the page)

   Synonyms:

   presentment

2. The outward appearance or representation of a person or thing to the human mind.
   • 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?
3. A dramatic performance.
4. An award given to someone on a special occasion.
5. Money given as a wedding gift.
6. A lecture or speech given in front of an audience.

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Noun (1)

present (plural presents)

1. The current moment or period of time.

   Synonyms:

   now

2. The present tense.

Noun (2)

present (plural presents)

1. A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
   • wedding present
2. The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
   • The platoon stands at present.
3. (colloquial, endearing, euphemistic) Poo; feces.
   • I think our toddler's just left us a little present in his diaper...

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