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   representation

   /ˌrɛprɪz(ɛ)nˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented: "you may qualify for free legal representation"
   • 2. the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way: "the representation of women in newspapers" Similar portrayaldepictiondelineationpresentationrenditionrenderingcharacterizationdescription
   • ▪ the depiction of someone or something in a work of art: "Picasso is striving for some absolute representation of reality"
   • ▪ a picture, model, or other depiction 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 an authority, especially so as to communicate an opinion or register a protest: "the Law Society will make representations to the Lord Chancellor"
   • ▪ 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPRESENTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REPRESENTATION definition: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of REPRESENTATION is one that represents. 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…

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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.

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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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   a mental image or idea so presented; concept. the act of portrayal, picturing, or other rendering in visible form. a picture, figure, statue, etc. the production or a performance of a play or the like, as on the stage. Often representations. a description or statement, as of things true or alleged.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrepresentation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of representation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPRESENTATION definition and meaning | Collins English ...

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   1. uncountable noun. If a group or person has representation in a parliament or on a committee, someone in the parliament or on the committee supports them and makes decisions on their behalf. Independent shareholders who own about half the stock now have no representation on the board. 2. See also proportional representation. 3. countable noun.

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   1. The act of representing or the state of being represented. 2. Something that represents, as: a. An image or likeness of something. b. An account or statement, as of facts, allegations, or arguments. c. An expostulation; a protest. d. A presentation or production, as of a play. 3.

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    REPRESENTATION meaning: 1. speaking or doing something officially for another person: 2. the way someone or something is…. Learn more.

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    representation meaning, definition, what is representation: when you have someone to speak, vote, or...: Learn more.