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slideshow

 

[ ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

presentation

A slideshow is a presentation of a series of images or photographs, usually displayed on a screen. It is commonly used in business meetings, educational settings, and social events to convey information or tell a story.

Synonyms

image display, presentation, slide presentation.

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Word Description / Examples
slideshow

Repeated entry; already covered above.
presentation

Frequently used in professional or formal settings to describe a structured display of information, often including both text and images.

  • She prepared a presentation for the business meeting.
  • His presentation on climate change was very informative.
slide presentation

Commonly used in educational or professional settings to describe a presentation consisting of a series of slides, typically created with software like PowerPoint.

  • The slide presentation on marketing strategies was well-received.
  • His slide presentation included numerous charts and graphs.
image display

Best used in technical or professional settings to describe a system or method of showing images.

  • The new software upgrade includes an enhanced image display feature.
  • The gallery's image display was very impressive.

Examples of usage

  • The professor used a slideshow to illustrate key points in the lecture.
  • She created a slideshow for her company's annual meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "slideshow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apresentação de slides

🇮🇳 स्लाइड शो

🇩🇪 Diashow

🇮🇩 tampilan slide

🇺🇦 слайд-шоу

🇵🇱 pokaz slajdów

🇯🇵 スライドショー

🇫🇷 diaporama

🇪🇸 presentación de diapositivas

🇹🇷 slayt gösterisi

🇰🇷 슬라이드 쇼

🇸🇦 عرض الشرائح

🇨🇿 prezentace snímků

🇸🇰 prezentácia

🇨🇳 幻灯片播放

🇸🇮 diaprojekcija

🇮🇸 sýning

🇰🇿 слайд-шоу

🇬🇪 სლაიდშოუ

🇦🇿 slayd şou

🇲🇽 presentación de diapositivas

Etymology

The term 'slideshow' originated in the late 19th century when lantern slides were used to project images onto a screen. With the advancement of technology, slideshows have evolved to digital formats, making them more accessible and versatile in various contexts.

See also: backslide, backsliding, slide, slider, slides, sliding.