Meaning

• The 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."

• The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.

  "Bob never said anything about it in my presence."

• A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.

• 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.

  "Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence."

• Something (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."

• A company's business activity in a particular market.

• An assembly of great persons.

• The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.

Meaning

• To make or become present.

Meaning

• (audio) The ambient sounds in a room or on a set.