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What to Know Both gift and present are synonymous when referring to something thoughtfully given, often in recognition of an achievement or holiday. However, gift can be used as an attributive noun, as in gift bag or gift box . Additionally, both gift and present function as verbs.

Consider this article a gift. Or perhaps a present. Whatever you want to call it, we've made it very easy to unwrap.

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There is no difference between presenting a gift or gifting a present in acknowledgement of some special occasion, achievement, gesture, etc.—for example, a birthday, a holiday, a retirement, or an act of kindness, friendship, or love. The nouns gift and present are synonymous in their meanings referring to something that is thoughtfully given to someone without expectation of return. We will explain, and as an additional treat we will defend gift as a verb (but you will find that present elsewhere).

The Origins of 'Gift' and 'Present'

The delivery of the words gift and present to the English language was by two different linguistic routes—one Germanic, the other French. Gift was presented to English through Old Norse, the North Germanic language of the Scandinavian peoples prior to about 1350. In Old Norse, it meant "something given," "a talent," or "a special ability," and common meanings in English reflect that origin (and, yes, gift and give are tied but the ribbon that connects them is long).

'Gift' as a Verb

During the 16th century, the noun gift gained a verb form meaning "to endow" (e.g., "She's been gifted with a beautiful singing voice"). By association, the verb came to mean "to make or present a gift of"—for example, "The couple gifted a bottle of wine to their host" or "The collector gifted the museum with the paintings." The latter meaning of the verb gift was not received well by some language commentators. We present our comments on this subject here , but to summarize, packaged up tightly and delivered: gift as a verb has meaningful distinction from generic give —that is, when something is said to be gifted, it has implications of thoughtful consideration; something given, however, might be handed over without much care or thought, as in "He wanted to borrow the book, but instead I just gave it to him." There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the verb gift : it is received with lexicographical joy.

'Present' as a Verb

The noun present , meaning "something presented" or "a gift," appears in 13th-century English. It is derived from the Anglo-French verb presenter , meaning "to bring or place before or into the presence of," "to introduce." The verb is related to Latin praesentare and its related adjective praesens , which is the present participle of praeesse , meaning "to be before one." As with gift , the semantic development of present (which signifies something placed before one) in English is wrapped in its roots, and senses allude to location or time—or the now. Similarly, the noun gifted the verb present to English, which is used especially to indicate the introduction of a performer or performance, a talk, legal evidence, etc., as well as the presentation of a gift, wrapped or not wrapped.

To tie this up with a metaphorical bow: gift and present both refer to something that is voluntarily given or bestowed to another person. However, gift has the distinction of functioning as an attributive noun (a noun used adjectivally as a modifier of another noun). Examples are gift bag, gift basket, gift box, gift card, gift certificate, gift exchange, gift shop, and gift wrap. Additionally, the word is common in law and finance for signifying something (such as property) transferred by one person to another without compensation—or simply a money "gift." These uses have also undergone verbification . Examples are "He gifted his property to the town's nature preserve" or "The philanthropist gifted a donation to the foundation."

So, by definition, whether you consider the item that you freely give to a person a gift or a present , it is the same thing to the recipient: an item accepted and either wanted or unwanted. Hopefully, it is of the former kind.

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The formal presentation of information is divided into two broad categories: Presentation Skills and Personal Presentation .

These two aspects are interwoven and can be described as the preparation, presentation and practice of verbal and non-verbal communication. 

This article describes what a presentation is and defines some of the key terms associated with presentation skills.

Many people feel terrified when asked to make their first public talk.  Some of these initial fears can be reduced by good preparation that also lays the groundwork for making an effective presentation.

A Presentation Is...

A presentation is a means of communication that can be adapted to various speaking situations, such as talking to a group, addressing a meeting or briefing a team.

A presentation can also be used as a broad term that encompasses other ‘speaking engagements’ such as making a speech at a wedding, or getting a point across in a video conference.

To be effective, step-by-step preparation and the method and means of presenting the information should be carefully considered. 

A presentation requires you to get a message across to the listeners and will often contain a ' persuasive ' element. It may, for example, be a talk about the positive work of your organisation, what you could offer an employer, or why you should receive additional funding for a project.

The Key Elements of a Presentation

Making a presentation is a way of communicating your thoughts and ideas to an audience and many of our articles on communication are also relevant here, see: What is Communication? for more.

Consider the following key components of a presentation:

Ask yourself the following questions to develop a full understanding of the context of the presentation.

When and where will you deliver your presentation?

There is a world of difference between a small room with natural light and an informal setting, and a huge lecture room, lit with stage lights. The two require quite different presentations, and different techniques.

Will it be in a setting you are familiar with, or somewhere new?

If somewhere new, it would be worth trying to visit it in advance, or at least arriving early, to familiarise yourself with the room.

Will the presentation be within a formal or less formal setting?

A work setting will, more or less by definition, be more formal, but there are also various degrees of formality within that.

Will the presentation be to a small group or a large crowd?

Are you already familiar with the audience?

With a new audience, you will have to build rapport quickly and effectively, to get them on your side.

What equipment and technology will be available to you, and what will you be expected to use?

In particular, you will need to ask about microphones and whether you will be expected to stand in one place, or move around.

What is the audience expecting to learn from you and your presentation?

Check how you will be ‘billed’ to give you clues as to what information needs to be included in your presentation.

All these aspects will change the presentation. For more on this, see our page on Deciding the Presentation Method .

The role of the presenter is to communicate with the audience and control the presentation.

Remember, though, that this may also include handing over the control to your audience, especially if you want some kind of interaction.

You may wish to have a look at our page on Facilitation Skills for more.

The audience receives the presenter’s message(s).

However, this reception will be filtered through and affected by such things as the listener’s own experience, knowledge and personal sense of values.

See our page: Barriers to Effective Communication to learn why communication can fail.

The message or messages are delivered by the presenter to the audience.

The message is delivered not just by the spoken word ( verbal communication ) but can be augmented by techniques such as voice projection, body language, gestures, eye contact ( non-verbal communication ), and visual aids.

The message will also be affected by the audience’s expectations. For example, if you have been billed as speaking on one particular topic, and you choose to speak on another, the audience is unlikely to take your message on board even if you present very well . They will judge your presentation a failure, because you have not met their expectations.

The audience’s reaction and therefore the success of the presentation will largely depend upon whether you, as presenter, effectively communicated your message, and whether it met their expectations.

As a presenter, you don’t control the audience’s expectations. What you can do is find out what they have been told about you by the conference organisers, and what they are expecting to hear. Only if you know that can you be confident of delivering something that will meet expectations.

See our page: Effective Speaking for more information.

How will the presentation be delivered?

Presentations are usually delivered direct to an audience.  However, there may be occasions where they are delivered from a distance over the Internet using video conferencing systems, such as Skype.

It is also important to remember that if your talk is recorded and posted on the internet, then people may be able to access it for several years. This will mean that your contemporaneous references should be kept to a minimum.

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Many factors can influence the effectiveness of how your message is communicated to the audience.

For example background noise or other distractions, an overly warm or cool room, or the time of day and state of audience alertness can all influence your audience’s level of concentration.

As presenter, you have to be prepared to cope with any such problems and try to keep your audience focussed on your message.   

Our page: Barriers to Communication explains these factors in more depth.

Continue to read through our Presentation Skills articles for an overview of how to prepare and structure a presentation, and how to manage notes and/or illustrations at any speaking event.

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Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).

I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

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  • Carmine Gallo is a Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of 10 books translated into 40 languages. Gallo is the author of The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman  (St. Martin’s Press).

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Public Speaking and Presentations: Tips for Success

This resource includes tips and suggestions for improving your public speaking skills.

Even if you’ve never spoken in front of a large group before, chances are you will encounter public speaking sometime during your life. Whether you’re giving a presentation for your classmates or addressing local politicians at a city council meeting, public speaking allows you to convey your thoughts and feelings in clear ways. Having the right tools can prepare you for successful public speaking and equip you with high-quality communication skills.

Know Your Audience

Different audiences require different modes of public speaking. How you address a room full of preschoolers will vary from how you address a group of professors at an academic conference. Not only will your vocabulary change, but you might alter your pacing and tone as well.

Knowing your audience also helps you decide the content of your speech. For example, if you’re presenting research to a group of scientists, you might not need to define all your scientific language. However, if you present that same research to a group of individuals who are unfamiliar with your scientific field, you may need to define your terms or use simpler language.

Recognizing the extent to which your audience is familiar with your topic helps you center your presentation around the most important elements and avoid wasting time on information your audience either 1) already knows or 2) does not need to know for the purpose of your speech.

Knowing your audience also means tailoring your information to them. Try to keep things straight and to the point; leave out extraneous anecdotes and irrelevant statistics.

Establish Your Ethos and Feel Confident in Your Subject

It’s important to let your audience know what authority you have over your subject matter. If it’s clear you are familiar with your subject and have expertise, your audience is more likely to trust what you say.

Feeling confident in your subject matter will help establish your ethos. Rather than simply memorizing the content on your PowerPoint slides or your note cards, consider yourself a “mini expert” on your topic. Read up on information related to your topic and anticipate questions from the audience. You might want to prepare a few additional examples to use if people ask follow-up questions. Being able to elaborate on your talking points will help you stay calm during a Q & A section of your presentation.

Stick to a Few Main Points

Organizing your information in a logical way not only helps you keep track of what you’re saying, but it helps your audience follow along as well. Try to emphasize a few main points in your presentation and return to them before you conclude. Summarizing your information at the end of your presentation allows your audience to walk away with a clear sense of the most important facts.

For example, if you gave a presentation on the pros and cons of wind energy in Indiana, you would first want to define wind energy to make sure you and your audience are on the same page. You might also want to give a brief history of wind energy to give context before you go into the pros and cons. From there, you could list a few pros and a few cons. Finally, you could speculate on the future of wind energy and whether Indiana could provide adequate land and infrastructure to sustain wind turbines. To conclude, restate a few of the main points (most likely the pros and cons) and end with the most important takeaway you want the audience to remember about wind energy in Indiana.

Don't be Afraid to Show Your Personality

Delivering information without any sort of flourish or style can be boring. Allowing your personality to show through your speaking keeps you feeling relaxed and natural. Even if you’re speaking about something very scientific or serious, look for ways to let your personality come through your speech.

For example, when Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek announced in March of 2019 that he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, he still let his trademark dignity and professionalism set the tone for his address. He began his announcement by saying “it’s in keeping with my long-time policy of being open and transparent with our Jeopardy! fan base.” Later, he joked that he would need to overcome his illness in order to fulfill his contract, whose terms required him to host the show for three more years. Though the nature of Trebek's announcement could easily have justified a grim, serious tone, the host instead opted to display the charm that has made him a household name for almost thirty-five years. In doing so, he reminded his audience precisely why he is so well-loved.

Use Humor (When Appropriate)

Using humor at appropriate moments can keep your audience engaged and entertained. While not all occasions are appropriate for humor, look for moments where you can lighten the mood and add some humor.

For example, just two months after the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan, Reagan was in the middle of giving a speech when a balloon loudly popped while he was speaking. Reagan paused his speech to say “missed me,” then immediately continued speaking. This off-the-cuff humor worked because it was appropriate, spontaneous, and did not really distract from his message.

Similarly, at the end of his final White House Correspondents Dinner, Barack Obama concluded his speech by saying “Obama out” and dropping the mic. Once again, the humor did not distract from his message, but it did provide a light-hearted shift in his tone.  

Don't Let Visual Aids Distract From Your Presentation

Visual aids, such as PowerPoints or handouts, often go alongside presentations. When designing visual aids, be sure they do not distract from the content of your speech. Having too many pictures or animations can cause audience members to pay more attention to the visuals rather than what you’re saying.

However, if you present research that relies on tables or figures, having many images may help your audience better visualize the research you discuss. Be aware of the ways different types of presentations demand different types of visual aids.

Be Aware of Your Body Language

When it comes to giving a presentation, nonverbal communication is equally as important as what you’re saying. Having the appropriate posture, gestures, and movement complement the spoken element of your presentation. Below are a few simple strategies to make you appear more confident and professional.

Having confident posture can make or break a presentation. Stand up straight with your shoulders back and your arms at your sides. Slouching or crossing your arms over your chest makes you appear smaller and more insecure. However, be sure you’re not too rigid. Just because you’re standing up tall does not mean you cannot move around.

Eye contact

Making eye contact with your audience not only makes them feel connected to you but it also lets you gauge their response to you. Try to look around the room and connect with different audience members so you’re not staring at the same people the whole time. If you notice your audience starting to nod off, it might be a good time to change your tone or up your energy. 

Avoid distracting or compulsive gestures

While hand gestures can help point out information in a slide or on a poster, large or quick gestures can be distracting. When using gestures, try to make them feel like a normal part of your presentation.

It’s also easy to slip into nervous gestures while presenting. Things like twirling your hair or wringing your hands can be distracting to your audience. If you know you do something like this, try to think hard about not doing it while you’re presenting.

Travel (if possible)

If you are presenting on a stage, walking back and forth can help you stay relaxed and look natural. However, be sure you’re walking slowly and confidently and you’re using an appropriate posture (described above). Try to avoid pacing, which can make you appear nervous or compulsive.

Rehearse (if Possible)

The difference between knowing your subject and rehearsing comes down to how you ultimately present your information. The more you rehearse, the more likely you are to eliminate filler words such as like and um . If possible, try practicing with a friend and have them use count the filler words you use. You can also record yourself and play back the video. The more you rehearse, the more confident you will feel when it comes time to actually speak in front of an audience.

Finally, Relax!

Although public speaking takes time and preparation, perhaps one of the most important points is to relax while you’re speaking. Delivering your information in a stiff way prevents you from appearing natural and letting your personality come through. The more relaxed you feel, the more confident your information will come across.

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What is the Difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

By: Author Shrot Katewa

What is the Difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

People often use the terms “Presentation” and “Slide” interchangeably. But, do these terms mean one and the same thing? If not, what exactly is the difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

The main difference between a presentation and a slide is that a slide is just a single page of a presentation document whereas a presentation is an actual process of sharing and presenting the information present on the slides.

There are several other similar terms that are used when referring to presentations. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of these terms and clear the confusion around it!

Difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

Hopefully, you have already understood the main difference between a presentation and a slide. Let’s look at the two in further detail, and understand the nuances.

What is a Slide?

A slide, as we may have already understood, is a single page of a presentation.

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In the above image, as you may notice, all the individual pages that we get within a presentation is referred to as “ Slides “. You may even notice the numbers on the top left corner of each slide in the normal view much like the page numbers on a word document.

These numbers indicate the slide number within a particular presentation file. Even though they indicate the slide number, these are not visible when giving the presentation in the slide show mode (we’ll talk about slide show a bit later in the article).

In order to create a presentation file, you’ll be required to work on each individual slides.

However, many people tend to make this one big mistake! That is, creating slides by writing content as though they would on a page of a word document. One needs to keep in mind that creating a slide is not just about putting a bunch of words together, rather sharing it in a visually appealing and engaging manner with the audience.

Creating a beautiful slide is an art in itself, and it takes skills and an eye for design to create an aesthetically pleasing slide.

What is a Presentation?

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A presentation is a means of communication. It is the process of sharing the information present on the slides! A presentation can also take the form of a demonstration of a product, design, or ideas!

A presentation differs from a slide from the fact that the person giving a presentation ideally uses the slide as a base to build upon the points he/she wants to communicate with the audience.

It is quite common to use slides while giving a presentation in today’s modern world. That said, a presentation goes beyond even having any slides! What I mean is that a presentation can be given even without having any slides.

While a single slide can also be construed as a presentation in a scenario when while giving the presentation, the presenter uses just 1 slide. Although, this is an extremely rare occurrence!

It is important to note that some people are really good at creating an aesthetically pleasing slide, while others are great at presenting or sharing the information present on a slide!

Both of the aforementioned activities require a different set of skills. It is quite common to hire or outsource the activity of creating the slides in order to deliver a successful presentation.

Difference between Slide and Slideshow?

Now that we’ve understood the difference between a slide and a presentation, let’s compare another term that people often get confused with – slide vs. slideshow

While a slide is a single page of the presentation document, a slide show is when multiple slides are put together for the purpose of supplementing the presentation to be delivered.

In a nutshell, when a series of slides, usually comprising of images, are displayed using an electronic display device such as a projector screen, it is known as a slide show.

A slide show can also have some background music (an example would be a slide show given at a friend’s wedding). A slide show may either be controlled (for example when giving a presentation), or it may run in a loop (for example in a company booth at a business conference).

Difference between a Slide and Slide Deck?

Another term that you may hear a lot is a “Slide Deck”. It may also be used in combination with other words such as “Pitch Deck” or a “Presentation Deck”. So, let’s understand what it means.

A slide deck is basically a group of slides together used for giving a presentation.

While this may feel similar in meaning to a slide show, the only major difference is its history!

The term slide deck evolved from the olden days when physical slides were used to give a presentation.

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Each slide would have a particular piece of information (just as it does today), and all these slides were physically stacked together in the particular desired order to form a deck; much like a deck of cards.

This was done to ensure that the order of the slides doesn’t get changed. This made the term “Slide Deck” synonymous with a presentation.

Today, with the advent of technology, one cannot imaging using physical slides to give a presentation! Just like the technology for presentations, the terminology also changed from Slide Deck to Slide Show. However, the core principle remains the same.

Difference between PowerPoint and Presentation?

Another pair of terms that people highly used interchangeably is PowerPoint and Presentation. So far, we’ve already understood the terms slide, slide show, slide deck and presentation. So, how does the term PowerPoint fit in this?

PowerPoint is a presentation design software owned and provided by Microsoft to its customers as part of its Office Suite. There are several versions of Microsoft PowerPoint. The software is usually updated with new features in its newest release version.

PowerPoint was first launched by a software company “Forethought Inc.”. The software was initially designed to work only on Macintosh computers only. However, in it’s first major acquisition, Microsoft bought PowerPoint and was first brought to the market in 1990 for Windows.

The software became so popular with the users that a presentation is often referred to as “PowerPoint” or “PPT” (which is the file extension of the PowerPoint files).

So, the key difference between PowerPoint and Presentation is that PowerPoint is basically a tool or software to create digital presentations. A presentation can be given with or without a PowerPoint file.

By the way, the screenshot that you saw earlier in the article that showcases the meaning of slides is from a PowerPoint file.

PowerPoint is not the only presentation design software available to the users. In fact, there are literally hundreds of tools to design a presentation. But, PowerPoint by far is the most commonly used and most successful presentation design software.

How many Slides should a Presentation have?

This is a question that haunts most people who need to give a presentation and create the deck. Is there a good number that you should restrict your slides in a presentation to?

While there is no fixed “one size fits all” approach when it comes to creating presentations and limiting the number of slides in a presentation, ensuring that your presentation doesn’t go beyond 20 slides on average !

In a research published in the Marketing Education Review on the topic of Optimizing Learning by Examining the Use of Presentation Slides , it was cited that blank stares were visible amongst audience members when listeners were overwhelmed with too many slides are text-heavy slides.

Thus, it is important to restrict our presentation to no more than 20 slides. Consider the time available at hand when giving a presentation. A 20-slide presentation can be delivered in about 30 minutes.

According to Guy Kawasaki, an angel investor who reviewed several hundreds of pitch presentations every day, is a strong evangelist of the 10 slide rule (now popularly known as the 10/20/30 rule of PowerPoint)

However, a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation may work well for an investor pitch, it may not suffice for most of the other purposes.

How to Create an Attractive PowerPoint Presentation?

Everyone wants their presentation to look attractive. After all, we all understand the importance of a good first impression !

But, when you don’t necessarily have the required skills, how then can you create an attractive presentation?

Fortunately, we wrote a detailed post on how anyone could make their presentation attractive even if they are a complete beginner! Be sure to check out the article!

7 EASY tips that ALWAYS make your PPT presentation attractive (even for beginners)

The tips shared in that article are absolute GOLD! I’m not sure why people are not giving these such simple tips to others.

If you are not comfortable using even the tips mentioned in the article, and you feel like you need some time to gain the skills, then I would recommend hiring a good design agency who will ensure that your presentation turns out to be an attractive one!

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The Difference Between Pitching And Presenting

Career · October 24, 2016

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I have to do a lot of pitches in my line of work.

In the past, I used to equate pitches with presentations. I’d prepare a huge deck of slides, rehearse the important points until I could confidently rattle them off, and then sit back and wait for the magic to happen.

There was just one problem: It didn’t seem to work.

The presentation would go seemingly flawlessly. The flow would be seamless, I’d have all the facts and figures at my fingertips, and when the presentation ended we’d all smile and shake hands. But when it came time for the other party to actually take action,  they all seemed to get cold feet.

What was going on?

The Problem With Presentations

I always thought that pitching = presenting because that was what I saw at conferences. Some confident guy would step up, click through a bunch of PowerPoint slides and make his dazzling, rational argument about why you should hire his company or use his software.

TV reinforces our preconceived notions of pitching. Channel 8 always shows the presenter delivering a well-thought out argument, ending with the entire meeting room erupting in applause. (This is total B.S. Nobody claps after an office presentation. Nobody. )

This is the problem with most presentations: The other side is usually inherently skeptical of your argument.

Think about what you’re asking them to do: Change the way things “have always been done”, change something that seems to be working fine, and put their faith in some young punk who’s showing them a couple of fancy graphs.

Think back to the last time you had a conversation with your insurance agent. While he was talking confidently about why this is the “perfect” plan for you, you only had one thought in your head:

“How are you screwing me over?”

Pitching: Letting The Other Side Take The Lead

In his excellent negotiations book “ Never Split The Difference “, Chris Voss walks through a great technique known as “calibrated questions”. These are questions designed to get your counterpart to “examine and articulate what they want and why and how they can achieve it.”

Questions like:

  • What about this is important to you?
  • How can I help to make this better for us?
  • How can we solve this problem?

I won’t go too much into the technique (read the book to find out more!), but after trying it out in a couple of meetings, I’m convinced that it’s an invaluable tool in anyone’s arsenal.

Why? Because getting the other side to articulate answers and solutions guides them towards your conclusions.

In other words, I’ve learned that effective pitching isn’t about sounding smart or having the best slides. Instead, it is about putting aside your ego and helping the other side convince themselves about the points you’re trying to make.

After all, people aren’t as rational as we think. If you want the other side to truly buy into your arguments, you’ll have to convince them that it was their idea in the first place.

I’m by no means an expert at this technique – but it’s definitely something I’ll be paying close attention to in the coming months!

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What is the Difference Between Presentation and Representation

The main difference between presentation and representation is that presentation involves an original idea, whereas representation involves using one thing to signify another thing.

Although the two nouns look similar, there is a distinct difference between presentation and representation. Both these words have several meanings. But the most common meaning of presentation is a speech or lecture conveying information to an audience, whereas representation is the manner of depicting something, typically using something else.

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1.  What is Presentation         – Definition, Features, Examples 2.  What is Representation      – Definition, Features, Examples 3.  Difference Between Presentation and Representation     – Comparison of Key Differences

Difference Between Presentation and Representation - Comparison Summary

What is Presentation

The noun presentation has several meanings. It can refer to the proffering of something to someone, especially in a formal ceremony (presentation of medals, certificates, etc.), formal introduction of someone, a theoretical performance or an exhibition, or a demonstration or display of a new idea or product. Most of us are familiar with this latter meaning – speech involving a new idea, product, project. Furthermore, this type of presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. They can be typically lectures, demonstrations, or speeches with the intention to inform, motivate, build good trust, etc.

Presentation vs Representation

Figure 01: Presentation

Moreover, presentations typically require preparation, researching, planning, organization, writing, using visual aids, etc. In addition, the main elements of presentations include the audience, presenter, message, method of delivery, and the reaction of the audience.

Example Sentences

  • He gave an interesting presentation on the effects of global warming.
  • The presentation of certificates took place in the main hall, but she went to the garden.
  • The board had a number of questions after the sales presentation.
  • Presentation is important if you want to make sales.

What is Representation

The noun representation can mainly have two meanings. The first meaning refers to acting or speaking on behalf of something. For example, a foreign delegate can represent a country. Moreover, the second meaning refers to the portrayal or depiction of something or someone in a particular way. For example, the portrayal of a character in a novel or a drama. In addition, representation can also refer to a sign, model, or picture that shows a likeness of someone or something. For instance, red roses can represent love, and pigeons are a representation of peace.

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Figure 02: Schematic Representation of Types of Energy

  • The statue is a representation of an ancient Roman goddess.
  • She gave a talk on the representation of women in Shakespearean tragedies.
  • Women’s groups demanded greater representation in the parliament.
  • Employers have legal representation to protect themselves against workplace harassment.

Difference Between Presentation and Representation

Presentation refers to the proffering of something to someone, especially in a formal ceremony (presentation of medals, certificates, etc.), a formal introduction of someone, a theoretical performance or an exhibition, or a demonstration or display of a new idea or product. Representation, on the other hand, refers to acting or speaking on behalf of something, or portrayal or depiction of something or someone in a particular way

The presentation involves an original idea, whereas representation involves using one thing to signify another thing.

Presentation refers to the proffering of something to someone, especially in a formal ceremony (presentation of medals, certificates, etc.), a formal introduction of someone, a theoretical performance or an exhibition, or a demonstration or display of a new idea or product. Representation, on the other hand, refers to acting or speaking on behalf of something or the portrayal or depiction of something or someone in a particular way. The main difference between presentation and representation is that presentation involves an original idea, whereas representation involves using one thing to signify another thing.

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  1. Present vs Presentation

    As nouns the difference between present and presentation is that present is the current moment or period of time while presentation is the act of presenting, or something presented. As an adjective present is relating to now, for the time being; current. As a verb present is to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

  2. The Changing Faces of "Present" and "Presentation"

    presentation [prĕz'ən-tā'shən] n. - the act of presenting. A presentation can be a gift, or it can be something like a lecture or a slide presentation. Evidence that the cropped form present for presentation may have already caught on with some users appears in these headlines used to introduce slide shows on the web: OM slide Present.

  3. Present Definition & Meaning

    present: [verb] to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status. to introduce socially. to bring (something, such as a play) before the public.

  4. Present vs Present: Which One Is The Correct One?

    Using "Present" Instead Of "Now". Another common mistake is using "present" instead of "now.". While "present" can refer to the current moment, it is more commonly used as a noun to refer to a physical object that is given or received. "Now," on the other hand, is used to indicate the current moment in time.

  5. Gift vs Present: Is There a Difference?

    And yes, 'gift' is a verb. Both gift and present are synonymous when referring to something thoughtfully given, often in recognition of an achievement or holiday. However, gift can be used as an attributive noun, as in gift bag or gift box. Additionally, both gift and present function as verbs. Consider this article a gift. Or perhaps a present.

  6. What is a Presentation?

    A presentation is a means of communication that can be adapted to various speaking situations, such as talking to a group, addressing a meeting or briefing a team. A presentation can also be used as a broad term that encompasses other 'speaking engagements' such as making a speech at a wedding, or getting a point across in a video conference.

  7. What is the Difference between Public Speaking and Presenting?

    6. to bring before or introduce to the public: to present a new play. 7. to come to show (oneself) before a person, at a place, etc. Obviously, today's language uses the word presenting and presentation differently then each word is defined. The biggest difference between the two terms, public speaking is a noun and presenting is a verb.

  8. What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation

    Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired ...

  9. Public Speaking and Presentations

    The difference between knowing your subject and rehearsing comes down to how you ultimately present your information. The more you rehearse, the more likely you are to eliminate filler words such as like and um. If possible, try practicing with a friend and have them use count the filler words you use.

  10. nouns

    A demonstration is a type of presentation. A presentation is any situation where you present some material to others. The typical presentation is a lecture with visual aids like slides. A demonstration is where you actually show something.

  11. Display vs Present: Common Misconceptions and Accurate Usage

    When giving an academic presentation, the word "present" is often used to describe the act of showing information to an audience. This is because "present" has a more formal connotation that is well-suited to the academic setting. ... Now that you have learned the difference between display and present, it is time to put your knowledge ...

  12. Present vs Presenting

    To put on, stage (a play etc.). The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers. (military) To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire. (reflexive) To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind. Well, one idea does present itself.

  13. What is the Difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

    The main difference between a presentation and a slide is that a slide is just a single page of a presentation document whereas a presentation is an actual process of sharing and presenting the information present on the slides. There are several other similar terms that are used when referring to presentations.

  14. The 5 Differences Between A Pitch And A Presentation

    A presentation is about information. A pitch is about connection. Slow down, and stop trying to lift the world by yourself. Instead, connect your message to the people you wish to influence most ...

  15. Presenting vs Presentation

    Noun. ( wikipedia presentation ) ( en noun ) The act of presenting, or something presented. * Hooker. Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires. A dramatic performance. An award given to someone on a special occasion. A lecture or speech given in front of an audience. (medicine) The symptoms and other possible indications of disease ...

  16. The Difference Between Pitching And Presenting

    The Problem With Presentations. I always thought that pitching = presenting because that was what I saw at conferences. Some confident guy would step up, click through a bunch of PowerPoint slides and make his dazzling, rational argument about why you should hire his company or use his software. TV reinforces our preconceived notions of pitching.

  17. Introduce vs Present: Unraveling Commonly Confused Terms

    Exception 3: Presenting Awards Or Gifts. When presenting awards or gifts, it is common to use "present" instead of "introduce.". This is because presenting an award or gift suggests that it is a physical object being given to someone, while introducing implies a verbal or social introduction. For example:

  18. The Differences Between Speech and Presentation You May Not Know

    The first difference between speech and presentation is the way you present the information. Even though they look the same, you indeed feel the differences between speech and presentation by your own experience. Let's start with the most subtle difference between speech and presentation: how we present the material based on what we memorize.

  19. Presentation vs Presence

    Presence is a related term of presentation. As nouns the difference between presentation and presence is that presentation is the act of presenting, or something presented while presence is the fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand. As a verb presence is to make or become present.

  20. Present vs Presented

    As adjectives the difference between present and presented is that present is relating to now, for the time being; current while presented is having a specified presentation, or a presentation with specified properties. As verbs the difference between present and presented is that present is to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally while presented is past tense ...

  21. What is the Difference Between Presentation and Representation

    4 min read. The main difference between presentation and representation is that presentation involves an original idea, whereas representation involves using one thing to signify another thing. Although the two nouns look similar, there is a distinct difference between presentation and representation. Both these words have several meanings.

  22. Presentation vs Representation: Meaning And Differences

    In order to further understand the difference between presentation and representation, it is helpful to examine more examples of how these terms are used in sentences. Examples Of Using Presentation In A Sentence. The presentation of the new product was impressive and engaging. She gave a great presentation on the history of the company.

  23. VIXEN: Visual Text Comparison Network for Image Difference Captioning

    We present VIXEN - a technique that succinctly summarizes in text the visual differences between a pair of images in order to highlight any content manipulation present. Our proposed network linearly maps image features in a pairwise manner, constructing a soft prompt for a pretrained large language model. We address the challenge of low volume of training data and lack of manipulation variety ...

  24. Present vs Display

    In transitive terms the difference between present and display is that present is to hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid while display is to show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest. As nouns the difference between present and display is that present is the current moment or period of time while display is a show or spectacle.