Meaning & Definition of Representation in English
English⟶
Representation
/rɛprəzɛnteʃən/
noun
1. A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
synonym:
- representation,
- mental representation,
- internal representation
2. A creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
synonym:
- representation
3. The act of representing
- Standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
synonym:
- representation
4. The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
synonym:
- representation,
- delegacy,
- agency
5. A body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
- "A congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from california"
synonym:
- representation
6. 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"
synonym:
- representation
7. A performance of a play
synonym:
- theatrical performance,
- theatrical,
- representation,
- histrionics
8. A statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
- "Certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
synonym:
- representation
9. The right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
synonym:
- representation
10. An activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
synonym:
- representation
Examples of using
This painting is a representation of a storm at sea.