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   Rep·re·sen·ta·tion

   /ˌreprəˌzenˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented: "asylum-seekers should be guaranteed good legal advice and representation"
   • 2. the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature: "the representation of women in newspapers" Similar portrayaldepictiondelineationpresentationrenditionrenderingcharacterizationdescription
   • ▪ the depiction of someone or something in a picture or other work of art: "Picasso is striving for some absolute representation of reality"
   • ▪ a thing, especially a picture or model, that depicts a likeness or reproduction of someone or something: "a striking representation of a vase of flowers" Similar likenesspaintingdrawingpictureportraitillustrationsketchdiagramartist's impressionimagemodelfigurefigurinestatuestatuettebustheadeffigyiconsimulacrumreproduction
   • ▪ (in some theories of perception) a mental state or concept regarded as corresponding to a thing perceived.
   • 3. formal statements made to a higher authority, especially so as to communicate an opinion or register a protest: "they took legal advice and made representations to the prosecutors"
   • ▪ a statement or allegation: "any buyer was relying on a representation that the tapes were genuine" Similar statementdepositionallegationclaimdeclarationaccountexpositionreportargumentprotestationremonstranceexpostulation

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘image, likeness’): from Old French representation or Latin repraesentatio(n-), from repraesentare ‘bring before, exhibit’ (see represent).

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   • Often, representations. a description or statement, as of things true or alleged. a protest or remonstrance. Law an implication or statement of fact to which legal liability may attach if material: a representation of authority. Synonyms: depiction, rendering, portrayal, rendition, characterization, more...

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   a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: Can he afford legal representation? Fewer examples. Defendants have a right to legal representation and must be informed of that right when they are arrested. The farmers demanded greater representation in parliament.

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   1. : to bring clearly before the mind : present. a book which represents the character of early America. 2. : to serve as a sign or symbol of. the flag represents our country. 3. : to portray or exhibit in art : depict. 4. : to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify. a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture. 5. a.

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   to express or complain about something, to a person in authority: We represented our grievances / demands to the boss. Fewer examples. All the local churches were represented at the memorial service. All the nations of the world will be represented at the conference.

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   speaking or doing something officially for another person: Can he afford legal representation? representation noun (SHOWING) the way someone or something is shown: an accurate representation of country life. See also. proportional representation. (Definition of representation from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   Check pronunciation: representation. Definition of representation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English rep‧re‧sen‧ta‧tion /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/ W3 noun 1 [ uncountable] when you have someone to speak, vote, or make decisions for you Minority groups need more effective parliamentary representation.

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   the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like. action or speech on behalf of a person, group, business house, state, or the like by an agent, deputy, or representative. the state or fact of being so represented: to demand representation on a board of directors.