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Definition of presentation

• fairing [ British ]
• freebee
• largess

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Word History

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing presentation

• breech presentation

Dictionary Entries Near presentation

present arms

presentation copy

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“Presentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presentation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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Upon vs On – What’s the difference?

There are many confusing words in the English language. But the pair that confuses people the most is “ upon ” and “ on .” Both of these terms are prepositions, and people often fail to realize their distinctions.

While both terms signify the same thing, people often mistake these two terms as synonyms. It is true that “on” and “upon” can be used interchangeably, but sometimes they cannot. They might be similar, but there are some subtle differences that we need to understand.

Let us discuss and clarify our doubts.

Upon vs On – Difference

On and Upon are both prepositions. In sentences, prepositions link a noun or pronoun to other words or parts of the sentence. We use prepositions to indicate time, direction, and location or to introduce an object.

Let us look at some examples of “on”

Here, “on” indicates time.

Here, “on” indicates place or position.

Now, let us look at some examples of “ upon ”

Here, “upon” indicates a position or place.

Here, “upon” indicates time.

It is to observe that both “ on ” and “ upon ” can be used to indicate time and location.

The fact that both prepositions are quite similar concerning their meaning and purpose, people often use them interchangeably. For example;

• She relied on her mother for her education.
• She relied upon her mother for her education.

Both sentences are grammatically correct, and they convey the same meaning. In such cases, “ on ” and “ upon ” might appear completely the same.

But in some cases or certain contexts, the word “ upon ” cannot be replaced with the word “ on .” Let us understand it with an example.

So we observe that the word upon fits in the sentence and looks more suitable rather than “ on .” Herein lies the major difference between upon and on . The difference lies in their readability and usage. Another example would be;

Another difference between the two terms is that “ upo n” is more formal than “ on .” It is said that “ upon ” emphasizes the fact of a sentence and gives a more formal touch to it, while “ on ” seems a little less formal in some contexts.

But sometimes, the difference or choice between the two is not just a matter of formality or style. In some contexts, the two terms can mean absolutely different things. For example;

Here, “on” signifies that socialization is affected by caste.

Here, “ upon ” signifies that caste will take effect after socialization has occurred.

Thus, we learn that “ on ” and “ upon ” can be used interchangeably. But the words also have different meanings in different contexts. They can be distinguished based on their readability and usage and different sentence meanings. Mistaking them for synonyms might cause errors in your sentences.

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Meaning of presentation in English

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presentation noun ( EVENT )

• talk She will give a talk on keeping kids safe on the internet.
• lecture The lecture is entitled "War and the Modern American Presidency".
• presentation We were given a presentation of progress made to date.
• speech You might have to make a speech when you accept the award.
• address He took the oath of office then delivered his inaugural address.
• oration It was to become one of the most famous orations in American history.
• The presentation was a collaborative effort by all the children in the class .
• The charity invited the press to a presentation of its plans for the future .
• The magazine asked its readers to send in their comments about the new style of presentation.
• Jenny's retiring and I think there's going to be a small presentation this afternoon .
• Graduates must be in full academic dress at the presentation of certificates .
• call for papers
• deliver a speech
• maiden speech
• public speaking
• talk at someone

You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

presentation noun ( APPEARANCE )

• adverse conditions
• good/bad karma idiom
• have it in you idiom
• unaffiliated
• undercurrent

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Definition of upon preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• The decision was based upon two considerations.

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• mile upon mile of dusty road
• thousands upon thousands of letters
• Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess.
• The summer season was almost upon them again.

Other results

• act upon something
• call upon somebody
• dote upon somebody
• draw upon something
• hit upon something
• play upon something
• set upon somebody
• alight upon something
• decide upon something
• depend upon something
• dwell upon something
• embark upon something
• enlarge upon something
• enter upon something
• expand upon something
• hinge upon something
• improve upon something
• insist upon something
• light upon something
• pounce upon something
• (upon) my word
• once upon a time
• look kindly on/upon something/somebody
• sit in judgement (on/over/upon somebody)
• take it on/upon yourself to do something

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