pres

Examples

• All

• Yes, I am Pres of Mktg at theAlternativePress.com - Online news and information provided by us and others like AOL Patch is the way to go, especially in present conditions! :)

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• I don't mean to get wonky on you, but I know that Pres. Obama's tax plan is to raise taxes on upper-income people a wee bit and then work on tax reform.

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• The team prepared for their upcoming pres on the new marketing strategy.

• She impressed the audience with her clear and engaging pres about climate change.

• After weeks of practice, he delivered an excellent pres at the conference.

Synonyms

S

speech

vspres

• Formal

∞ 1.8

A formal talk given to an audience to inform or persuade

is the informal short form used casually, not the formal address style

T

talk

vspres

718 1.8

A speech given to an audience

is used as a casual short form for prepared displays rather than long speeches

P

presentation

vspres

435 3.5

To give information to a group using a talk or slides

is the informal shortened form used in casual contexts rather than formal ones

L

lecture

vspres

365 3.1

A talk that teaches people about a subject, often at a university

is a casual abbreviation not specifically tied to teaching or university talks

O

oral presentation

vspres

3 3.4

A talk given to a group, often at school or work

is used casually and not limited to academic or professional reports

P

public lecture

vspres

1 2.8

A talk on a subject that anyone can attend

is an informal short form used casually, not limited to events open to public

P

prez

vspres

• Informal

8.6

A short talk with slides, usually for a class or meeting

is broader and applies to any talk or display, not only slide talks

Compounds

C

cy pres doctrine

• Jargon

9.9

A legal rule that lets courts change gifts so they follow the giver's wishes when the original plan is impossible

C

cy pres

• Jargon

9.9

A rule letting a court give money to a similar charity when the original wish cannot be followed

R

rule of cy pres

• Formal

9.9

A court changes a gift meant for a charity so the giver's main wish still happens

Surface Forms

Etymology