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1.nounThe fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand."Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."
2.nounThe part of space within one's immediate vicinity."Bob never said anything about it in my presence."
3.nounA quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
4.nounA 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."Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence."
5.nounSomething (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present."I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions."
6.nounA company's business activity in a particular market.
7.nounAn assembly of great persons.
8.nounThe state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.
9.verbTo make or become present.
10.noun(audio) The ambient sounds in a room or on a set.