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Pres.

Relating to now, for the time being; current.

📖 Definitions of "Pres."

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to now, for the time being; current.

    "The barbaric practice continues to the present day."

  2. 2

    Located in the immediate vicinity.

    "Is there a doctor present?  Several people were present when the event took place."

  3. 3

    Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

  4. 4

    Not delayed; immediate; instant.

noun
  1. 1

    The act of presenting, or something presented

  2. 2

    A dramatic performance

  3. 3

    An award given to someone on a special occasion

  4. 4

    Money given as a wedding gift.

noun
  1. 1

    The office or role of president.

    "After many years as a party leader, she finally ascended to the presidency."

  2. 2

    The bureaucratic organization and governmental initiatives devolving directly from the president.

    "Because of the president's lame duck status, the presidency was often hampered by congressional actions."

  3. 3

    The time during which one is president; a president's term of office.

    "Ernest was a historian specializing in the presidency of Herbert Hoover."

adjective
  1. 1

    Pertaining to a president or presidency.

  2. 2

    Presiding or watching over.

  3. 3

    With the bearing or composure that befits a president; stately, dignified.

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