wellpresented

Well-presented is an adjective used to describe something that is arranged, displayed, or communicated in a clear, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing way. The emphasis is on presentation—the form and delivery—rather than the intrinsic quality of the underlying content.

It is commonly applied to documents (reports, proposals, resumes), talks and slides, products and displays, and events or meals that are organized with attention to detail. In each domain, a well-presented item typically features logical structure, legible typography, consistent styling, concise language, accurate data, and appropriate visuals or supporting materials.

Usage notes: The standard written form in many varieties of English is well-presented (hyphenated) when used attributively before a noun, as in a well-presented report. The unhyphenated form, well presented, is usually used predicatively: The report was well presented. Some style guides allow variations; consistency within a document is preferred.

Origin and related terms: The phrase derives from well (adverb) + presented (past participle of present). Related adjectives describe similar qualities, such as well-organized, well-structured, neatly presented, or clearly presented.

See also: presentation, design, editorial standards.