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noun

Presentation n.

The act of presenting, or the state of being presented; a setting forth; an offering; bestowal. "Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires."

Hence, Exhibition; representation; display; appearance; semblance; show. "Under the presentation of the shoots his wit."

That which is presented or given; a present; a gift, as, the picture was a presentation. (R.)

(Eccl.) The act of offering a clergyman to the bishop or ordinary for institution in a benefice; the right of presenting a clergyman. "If the bishop admits the patron's presentation, the clerk so admitted is next to be instituted by him."

(Med.) The particular position of the child during labor relatively to the passage though which it is to be brought forth; specifically designated by the part which first appears at the mouth of the uterus; as, a breech presentation.

Presentation copy, a copy of a book, engraving, etc., presented to some one by the author or artist, as a token of regard.

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... to hear," explained the Marshal, after making the presentation, "that Master Xuriel was at one time noted for his skill as ...

— In Brief Authority • F. Anstey

... much to do with the many changes which the score had to undergo before it became entirely acceptable to the powers that be in the Czar's empire. Possibly. But every change which has come under the notice of this reviewer has been to its betterment and made for its practical presentation. It is said that the popular scenes were curtailed because they represented the voice of the democracy. But there is still so much choral work in the opera that the judgment of the operatic audiences of ...

— A Second Book of Operas • Henry Edward Krehbiel

... Rao of Cutch, enclosed in a beautifully embroidered bag, succeeded by many others. Fortunately all save two were 'taken as read,' the exceptions being the address presented by the inhabitants of Bombay and by the Senate of the University. The presentation of the caskets, some of which were quite works of art, occupied a long, long time. One casket seemed to be covered with a sort of lacework of ivory and ebony, and was still further ornamented by wreaths studded with gold and exquisitely modelled figures of elephants and ...

— The Last Voyage - to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' • Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

... example of devotion between dog and man was all the more noticeable and appreciated. Needless to say, as soon as The Saint observed it she wanted to "give the man a present," and was only restrained from doing so because she had nothing suitable for presentation in her luggage, or in that ...

— Argentina From A British Point Of View • Various

... presentation to Commodore Edward Preble of a gold medal emblematical of the attacks on the town, batteries, and naval force of Tripoli by the squadron under his command, pursuant to a resolution of ...

— A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents - Section 1 (of 3) of Volume 10. • James D. Richardson

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