Presence | Mean of presence in English Dictionary

/ˈprɛzn̩s/

• Noun
• the fact of being in a particular place
1. The test results showed the presence of bacteria in the water. [=showed that there were bacteria in the water]
2. No one was aware of the stranger's presence.
3. His very presence on the basketball court intimidated opponents.
4. She talked about the growing presence of women in the construction industry. [=the increasing number of women working in the construction industry]
• the area that is close to someone
1. Please don't smoke in my presence. [=near me; when I am present]
2. She asked them not to talk about the accident in her presence.
3. Their daughter is shy in the presence of [=around] strangers.
4. The contract was signed in the presence of two witnesses.
• someone or something that is seen or noticed in a particular place, area, etc.
1. Her mother was a constant presence at the swim meets. [=her mother always went to the swim meets]
2. There is a heavy military presence in the city. [=there are a lot of soldiers, military vehicles, etc., in the city]
3. The company is an important presence on the Internet.

• a way of moving, standing, speaking, etc.
1. He'll be remembered as a caring teacher with a warm presence. [=a kind and gentle way of speaking, behaving, etc.]
2. an actor with a commanding presence on the stage = an actor with a commanding stage presence [=an actor with a powerful quality that attracts attention on the stage]
• something (such as a spirit) that you cannot see but that you feel or believe is present
1. She felt a ghostly presence in the room.
• to make people aware of you by gaining power or influence over them
1. Women are making their presence felt in the industry.
2. The Internet service is making its presence known by doing a lot of advertising.