presentation

Obsolete form of presension.

Relating to now, for the time being; current. / Located in the immediate vicinity. / (obsolete) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions. / (military) The position of a soldier in presenting arms.

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

plural of presenter

(law) A statement made on oath by a jury. / (law) The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them.

(now Britain, rare) Immediately, at once; quickly. / Before long; soon. / (rarely proscribed) At present; now; currently. / (obsolete) With actual presence; in actuality.

In good enough shape to be shown or offered to other people; tidy; attractive. / (ecclesiastical) Capable of being presented to a church living.

present participle of present