presence

Meaning

Noun

1. The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.
2. The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.
3. A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
4. A quality that sets an individual out from others; a quality that makes them noticed and/or admired even if they are not speaking or performing.
5. Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.
6. A company's business activity in a particular market.
7. An assembly of great persons.
8. The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.
9. Synonym of room tone

Verb

To make or become present.

Hyphenated as

pres‧ence

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɹɛzn̩s/

Etymology

Through Old French presence, from Latin praesentia (“a being present”), from praesentem. Displaced native Old English andweardnes.

Sentences

Pollen analysis and the remains of marsh-plants indicates the local presence of swamps .

The presence of Gilded Age estates is a large component of Oakdale's past .