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Meaning of PowerPointlessness | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The senseless and excessive use of PowerPoint as a communication medium, characterized by an overreliance of superficial visual effects, such as animated transitions, which detract from the clarity and substantive quality of the presentation.

uncountable

Examples

“Near-synonym: death by PowerPoint”
“We do not have to subject ourselves or our students to 'death by PowerPoint' or 'PowerPointlessness' as Jamie McKenzie calls it”
“Powerful PowerPoint: Tips for Ending PowerPointlessness ...”
“PowerPointlessness in higher education is an educational sin. I am rethinking.”
“Avoid 'PowerPointlessness!' A presentation should always be about your audience, not about you.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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