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Representation.

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A representation acts or serves on behalf or in place of something. A lawyer provides legal representation for his client. A caricature is an exaggerated representation or likeness of a person.

Representation comes from the Latin repraesentare meaning "bring before, exhibit." A representation is an exhibit, whether it comes in the form of legal guidance or in the form of artistic expression. The act of representation has to do with replacing or acting on behalf of an original. Elected officials serve as the representation for their constituency — or at least it's supposed to work that way.

• noun the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf see more see less types: proportional representation representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote type of: cooperation joint operation or action
• noun a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image synonyms: internal representation , mental representation see more see less types: show 44 types... hide 44 types... convergence , intersection , overlap a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena instantiation a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it antitype a person or thing represented or foreshadowed by a type or symbol; especially a figure in the Old Testament having a counterpart in the New Testament stereotype a conventional or formulaic conception or image schema , scheme an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world image , mental image an iconic mental representation interpretation , reading , version a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something phantasmagoria a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream) psychosexuality the mental representation of sexual activities percept , perception , perceptual experience the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept memory something that is remembered example , model a representative form or pattern appearance a mental representation blur , fuzz a hazy or indistinct representation abstractionism , unrealism a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples concrete representation , concretism a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms reminiscence a mental impression retained and recalled from the past crossroads a point where a choice must be made interface the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other imagination image , thought-image a mental image produced by the imagination reinterpretation a new or different meaning figure a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground ground a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused visual image , visual percept a percept that arises from the eyes; an image in the visual system recollection something recalled to the mind engram , memory trace a postulated biochemical change (presumably in neural tissue) that represents a memory confabulation (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered screen memory an imagined memory of a childhood experience; hides another memory of distressing significance memory image a mental image of something previously experienced visual image , visualisation , visualization a mental image that is similar to a visual perception impression , mental picture , picture a clear and telling mental image auditory image a mental image that is similar to an auditory perception loadstar , lodestar something that serves as a model or guide epitome , image , paradigm , prototype a standard or typical example holotype , type specimen the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made microcosm a miniature model of something archetype , original , pilot something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies guide , template , templet a model or standard for making comparisons prefiguration an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come illusion , semblance an erroneous mental representation 3-D , 3D , three-D having a three-dimensional form or appearance front the outward appearance of a person embodiment , shape a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept anagoge a mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture) type of: cognitive content , content , mental object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
• noun an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent see more see less types: show 14 types... hide 14 types... model , modeling , modelling the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) dramatisation , dramatization a dramatic representation pageant , pageantry an elaborate representation of scenes from history, etc.; usually involves a parade with rich costumes figuration representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory diagramming , schematisation , schematization providing a chart or outline of a system pictorial representation , picturing visual representation as by photography or painting typification the act of representing by a type or symbol; the action of typifying simulation the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training) guerrilla theater , street theater dramatization of a social issue; enacted outside in a park or on the street puppetry a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets) symbolising , symbolizing the act of representing something with a symbol delineation , depiction , portrayal representation by drawing or painting etc imaging , tomography (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body photography , picture taking the act of taking and printing photographs type of: activity any specific behavior
• noun a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something see more see less types: show 120 types... hide 120 types... adumbration a sketchy or imperfect or faint representation audiogram a graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound copy a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing cosmography a representation of the earth or the heavens creche a representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem cutaway , cutaway drawing , cutaway model a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts display , presentation a visual representation of something document anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks drawing a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines ecce homo a representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns effigy , image , simulacrum a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) illustration a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand map a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it) model , simulation a representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) nomogram , nomograph a graphic representation of numerical relations objectification a concrete representation of an abstract idea or principle exposure , photo , photograph , pic , picture a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material icon , ikon , image , picture a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface pieta a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus projection the representation of a figure or solid on a plane as it would look from a particular direction rubbing representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal shade a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) set , stage set representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production Station of the Cross a representation of any of the 14 stages in Christ's journey to Calvary avatar an electronic image representing a computer user anamorphism , anamorphosis a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner beefcake a photograph of a muscular man in minimal attire bitmap , electronic image an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels black and white , monochrome a black-and-white photograph or slide blueprint photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc. carbon , carbon copy a copy made with carbon paper cast , casting object formed by a mold charcoal a drawing made with a stick of black carbon material chart a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea cheesecake a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire chiaroscuro a monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color choropleth map a map that uses graded differences in shading or color or the placing of symbols inside defined areas on the map in order to indicate the average values of some property or quantity in those areas closeup a photograph or video taken at close range collage , montage a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image contour map , relief map a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation daguerreotype a photograph made by an early photographic process; the image was produced on a silver plate sensitized to iodine and developed in mercury vapor delineation , depiction , limning , line drawing a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects diagram a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts duplicate , duplication a copy that corresponds to an original exactly blowup , enlargement , magnification a photographic print that has been enlarged autotype , facsimile an exact copy or reproduction figure a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) float an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade foil , transparency picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector frame a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film globe a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented glossy a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper computer graphic , graphic an image that is generated by a computer Guy an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day headshot a photograph of a person's head hologram , holograph the intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography iconography the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject god , graven image , idol a material effigy that is worshipped imitation something copied or derived from an original inset a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one clone , knockoff an unauthorized copy or imitation likeness , semblance picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing longshot a photograph taken from a distance map projection a projection of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude mechanical drawing scale drawing of a machine or architectural plan etc, microdot photograph reduced to the size of a dot (usually for purposes of security) miniature , toy a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size mock-up full-scale working model of something built for study or testing or display modification slightly modified copy; not an exact copy arial mosaic , mosaic , photomosaic arrangement of aerial photographs forming a composite picture mug shot , mugshot a photograph of someone's face (especially one made for police records) cyclorama , diorama , panorama a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene pen-and-ink a drawing executed with pen and ink photocopy a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work photographic print , print a printed picture produced from a photographic negative photomicrograph a photograph taken with the help of a microscope architectural plan , plan scale drawing of a structure planetarium an apparatus or model for representing the solar systems plat a map showing planned or actual features of an area (streets and building lots etc.) plate a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper) print a copy of a movie on film (especially a particular version of it) quadruplicate any four copies; any of four things that correspond to one another exactly radiogram , radiograph , shadowgraph , skiagram , skiagraph a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) restoration a model that represents the landscape of a former geological age or that represents and extinct animal etc. reflection , reflexion the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) rendering perspective drawing of an architect's design replica , replication , reproduction copy that is not the original; something that has been copied road map a map showing roads (for automobile travel) roughcast a rough preliminary model CAT scan , scan an image produced by scanning bird-scarer , scarecrow , scarer , straw man , strawman an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds scene , scenery the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale doodle , scrabble , scribble an aimless drawing silhouette a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color silverpoint a drawing made on specially prepared paper with an instrument having a silver tip (15th and 16th centuries) sketch , study preliminary drawing for later elaboration sketch map a map drawn from observation (rather than from exact measurements) and representing the main features of an area shot , snap , snapshot an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera Snellen chart display consisting of a printed card with letters and numbers in lines of decreasing size; used to test visual acuity echogram , sonogram an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs spectacle an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale spectrogram , spectrograph a photographic record of a spectrum stereo , stereoscopic photograph , stereoscopic picture two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together stick figure drawing of a human or animal that represents the head by a circle and the rest of the body by straight lines still a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) telephoto , telephotograph a photograph made with a telephoto lens telephotograph a photograph transmitted and reproduced over a distance time exposure a photograph produced with a relatively long exposure time trace , tracing a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image triplicate one of three copies; any of three things that correspond to one another exactly vignette a photograph whose edges shade off gradually wax figure , waxwork an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax weather chart , weather map (meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region wedding picture photographs of bride and groom and their friends taken at their wedding xerox , xerox copy a copy made by a xerographic printer scene , shot a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film letter , missive a written message addressed to a person or organization diorama a three-dimensional representation of a scene, in miniature or life-size, with figures and objects set against a background selfie a photograph that you take of yourself, typically with a digital camera pastel a drawing made with pastel sticks type of: creation an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
• noun a performance of a play synonyms: histrionics , theatrical , theatrical performance see more see less types: matinee a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon) type of: performance , public presentation a dramatic or musical entertainment
• noun a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract “the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor” see more see less type of: statement a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
• noun a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting “certain representations were made concerning police brutality” see more see less type of: statement a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
• noun the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent synonyms: agency , delegacy see more see less types: free agency (sports) the state of a professional athlete who is free to negotiate a contract to play for any team legal representation personal representation that has legal status virus a harmful or corrupting agency type of: state the way something is with respect to its main attributes
• noun the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body see more see less type of: right an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
• noun a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency “a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California” see more see less type of: body a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity

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• representation (noun)
• proportional representation (noun)
• He had no legal representation [=he did not have a lawyer] during the trial.
• Each state has equal representation in the Senate.
• The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds.
• carved representations of flowers
• the film's heroic representation of America
• We discussed the representation of women in Jane Austen's novels.
• Her representation of the situation was very confusing.
• He was accused of making false representations .
• Our ambassador has made representations to their government.

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Definition of representation noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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• 3 representations [ plural ] ( formal ) formal statements made to someone in authority, especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest We have made representations to the mayor but without success.

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Rep•re•sen•ta•tion.

• macrograph - A life-size drawing or representation.
• simulacrum - In the original sense of the word, it was simply a representation of something, such as an oil painting or marble statue.
• representational art - Art that seeks to depict the physical appearance of reality; also called objective art and figurative art.
• logogram , logograph , grammalogue - A logogram or logograph is the same as a grammalogue, a word represented by a single sign, like $.

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representation noun ( SPEAKING FOR )

Representation noun ( showing ).

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What does the noun representation mean?

There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun representation , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

representation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including

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British english, u.s. english, where does the noun representation come from.

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Middle English

The earliest known use of the noun representation is in the Middle English period (1150—1500).

OED's earliest evidence for representation is from around 1450, in St. Elizabeth of Spalbeck .

representation is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French . Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin .

Etymons: French representation ; Latin repraesentātiōn- , repraesentātiō .

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• reprehensory, adj. 1576–1825
• repremiation, n. 1611
• represent, n. a1500–1635
• represent, v.¹ c1390–
• re-present, v.² 1564–
• representable, adj. & n. 1630–
• representamen, n. 1677–
• representance, n. 1565–
• representant, n. 1622–
• representant, adj. 1851–82
• representation, n.¹ c1450–
• re-presentation, n.² 1805–
• representational, adj. 1850–
• representationalism, n. 1846–
• representationalist, adj. & n. 1846–
• representationally, adv. 1867–
• representationary, adj. 1856–
• representationism, n. 1842–
• representationist, n. & adj. 1842–
• representation theory, n. 1928–
• representative, adj. & n. a1475–

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Advertisements Advertisements use for the fastest search of WordReference. © 2024 WordReference.com any problems. representation 1.1.1 Alternative forms 1.1.2 Pronunciation 1.1.3.1 Synonyms 1.1.3.2 Derived terms 1.1.3.3 Related terms 1.1.3.4 Translations 1.2.1 Alternative forms 1.2.2 Pronunciation 1.3 References 1.4 Anagrams Etymology 1 From Late Middle English representacioun , from Old French representacion , from Latin repraesentātiō . By surface analysis , represent +‎ -ation . Alternative forms repræsentation ( archaic ) Pronunciation Rhymes: -eɪʃən IPA ( key ) : /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ Audio ( ): ( ) representation ( countable and uncountable , plural representations ) 2012 October 8, Daniel W. Patterson, The True Image: Gravestone Art and the Culture of Scotch Irish Settlers in the Pennsylvania and Carolina Backcountry ‎ [1] , UNC Press Books, →ISBN , page 141 : The second and third quarters of the shield are indecipherable on the stone but clearer in two other representations of the arms, a painted wooden funeral hatchment for Mary Davie [ … ] 2023 April 10, Sarah Wu, Yew Lun Tian, Fabian Hamacher, Yimou Lee, “A punch in the face for Xi caricature: Taiwan air force badge goes viral”, in Gareth Jones, editor, Reuters ‎ [2] , archived from the original on 10 April 2023 : Chinese censors have long targeted representations of Winnie the Pooh - created by British author A.A. Milne - over internet memes that compare the fictional bear to China's president. 2022 January 12, Paul Stephen, “Network News: Vere admits to Lords: IRP lacks information”, in RAIL , number 948 , page 11 : That's according to a report published in The Guardian on New Year's Eve in which several regional leaders, including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, were highly critical of the apparent lack of northern representation in the decision-making process. ( law ) The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court. People who cannot afford representation are eligible for government assistance. ( politics ) The ability to elect a representative to speak on one's behalf in government ; the role of this representative in government. The lack of representation in the British parliament was one of the main factors behind the American Revolution. ( mathematics ) An action of some algebraic structure (typically a group or algebra , particularly a Lie algebra ) on a vector space , such that each element acts by a linear endomorphism . A figure , image or idea that substitutes reality. A theatrical performance. A statement ; a presentation of opinion or position, or an utterance made to influence the opinions or actions of others ( image, form ) : likeness Derived terms faithful representation ( mathematics ) group representation constituency lodge solemn representation proportional representation representation space representation term representation theorist representation theory ribbon representation Stone's representation theorem time-frequency representation under-representation , underrepresentation Related terms representable representamen representant Translations   (predstavjane)             ,     (c̣armomadgenloba)     ,         (anaparástasi)   (nirūpaṇ)           (pratinidhānaṁ)       (namâyeš)                   (numā'īndagī)     (individual);   (collective)   (numāindgī),   (pratinidhitva) ,           (pratinidhitva)       (numā'īndagī)     (predstavitelstvo)   ,         (prātinidhyaṁ)     (nirūpaṇ)     (obraz),     (izobraženie)               ( )     (anaparástasi)   ,       (namâyeš)             ,     ,             (predstavlenie)               (c̣armodgena)     (parástasi)       (namâyeš)             (abhyāvedan) ) )   )     ,     )   Etymology 2 From re- +‎ presentation . re-presentation IPA ( key ) : /ˌɹiː.pɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ representation ( plural representations ) ( medicine ) An act of representing , i.e. presenting again. rates of representation to the emergency department “ representation ”, in OneLook Dictionary Search . representation in Keywords for Today: A 21st Century Vocabulary , edited by The Keywords Project, Colin MacCabe, Holly Yanacek, 2018. “ representation ”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam , 1913 , →OCLC . “ representation ”, in The Century Dictionary   [ … ] , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co. , 1911 , →OCLC . repenetrations English terms inherited from Middle English English terms derived from Middle English English terms derived from Old French English terms derived from Latin English terms suffixed with -ation Rhymes:English/eɪʃən Rhymes:English/eɪʃən/5 syllables English 5-syllable words English terms with IPA pronunciation English terms with audio links English lemmas English nouns English uncountable nouns English countable nouns English terms with usage examples English terms with quotations en:Politics en:Mathematics English terms prefixed with re- en:Medicine en:Social justice en:Visualization IPA for English using .ˈ or .ˌ English entries with topic categories using raw markup Pages with 1 entry Terms with Bulgarian translations Terms with Catalan translations Terms with Czech translations Terms with Dutch translations Terms with Finnish translations Terms with Galician translations Terms with Georgian translations Terms with German translations Terms with Greek translations Terms with Hindi translations Terms with Indonesian translations Terms with Interlingua translations Terms with Italian translations Terms with Ladin translations Terms with Malayalam translations Terms with Norwegian Bokmål translations Terms with Norwegian Nynorsk translations Terms with Persian translations Terms with Polish translations Terms with Portuguese translations Terms with Romanian translations Terms with Spanish translations Urdu terms with non-redundant manual transliterations Terms with Urdu translations Terms with Vietnamese translations Terms with Hungarian translations Terms with Marathi translations Terms with Esperanto translations Terms with French translations Terms with Gothic translations Terms with Tagalog translations Terms with Estonian translations Requests for review of Estonian translations Requests for review of French translations Requests for review of German translations Requests for review of Portuguese translations Navigation menu | | | | | | | My Wordlists Legacy activities Intermediate Dictionary         Wordsmyth     Lookup History the showing or picturing of something in a work of art. , , , , , , , , Subscribe for ad-free Wordsmyth and more 299 IMAGES English Language A Level Revising Meanings and Representations Paul Heselton Sentences with Representation, Representation in a Sentence in English BOSTES definition of representation REPRESENTATION definition and meaning Pronunciation of Representation Representation VIDEO Representation Meaning in Hindi| Representation explained in Hindi| Representation meaning &examples English Visual Representation Representational Meaning Representation 英単語 representative 発音と読み方 How To Pronounce Representation COMMENTS REPRESENTATION REPRESENTATION definition: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more. Representation Definition & Meaning How to use representation in a sentence. one that represents: such as; an artistic likeness or image; a statement or account made to influence opinion or action… See the full definition REPRESENTATION definition REPRESENTATION meaning: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more. REPRESENTATION Definition & Meaning Representation definition: the act of representing.. See examples of REPRESENTATION used in a sentence. REPRESENTATION definition and meaning 10 meanings: 1. the act or an instance of representing or the state of being represented 2. anything that represents, such as a.... Click for more definitions. Representation A representation acts or serves on behalf or in place of something. A lawyer provides legal representation for his client. A caricature is an exaggerated representation or likeness of a person. REPRESENTATION Definitions of 'representation'. 1. If a group or person has representation in a legislature or on a committee, someone in the legislature or on the committee supports them and makes decisions on their behalf. [...] 2. See also proportional representation. 3. representation noun representation from all parties; representation for employees; representation by a lawyer; direct representation in Parliament; Whether guilty or innocent, we are still entitled to legal representation. They had a strong representation in government. The task force had broad representation with members drawn from different departments. Representation Definition & Meaning a : a statement made to influence the opinions or actions of others. Her representation of the situation was very confusing. He was accused of making false representations. b chiefly British : a formal and official complaint about something. 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Representation Definition & Meaning Representation definition: The act of representing or the state of being represented. representation There has been a decline in union representation in the auto industry. → proportional representation 2 [countable] a painting, sign, description etc that shows something representation of The clock in the painting is a symbolic representation of the passage of time. 3 [uncountable] the act of representing someone or something representation ... REPRESENTATION Definition & Usage Examples Representation definition: . See examples of REPRESENTATION used in a sentence. REPRESENTATION definition REPRESENTATION meaning: 1. speaking or doing something officially for another person: 2. the way someone or something is…. Learn more. REPRESENTATION the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way the representation of women in newspapers the depiction of someone or something in a work of art Picasso is striving for some absolute representation of reality (count noun) a picture, model, or other depiction of someone or something a striking representation of a vase of ... representation, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun representation, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. representation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. visual arts (Middle English) theatre (late 1500s) philosophy (early 1600s) law (early 1600s ... Examples of 'Representation' in a Sentence noun. Definition of representation. Synonyms for representation. The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds. Each state has equal representation in the Senate. The job is just to be a symbolic representation of the UK. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Mar. 2024. The film also marks one of the first on-screen representations ... REPRESENTATION definition in American English representation in American English. (ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən ) noun. 1. a representing or being represented (in various senses); specif., the fact of representing or being represented in a legislative assembly. 2. legislative representatives, collectively. 3. a likeness, image, picture, etc. representation representation - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. 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