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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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   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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   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…

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPRESENTATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › representationREPRESENTATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a statement of facts, reasons, etc., made in appealing or protesting; a protest or remonstrance. Law. an implication or statement of fact to which legal liability may attach if material: a representation of authority. representation. / ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən / noun. the act or an instance of representing or the state of being represented.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › representationRepresentation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › representationRepresentation - definition of representation by The Free...

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   n. 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.

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

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   Word forms: plural representations. 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.

9. 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREPRESENTATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › representationrepresentation | meaning of representation in Longman Dictionary...

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