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Definition of 'Representation'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) representation
the act of representing, or the state of being represented.

2.  representation
the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like.

3.  representation
action on behalf of a person or group by an agent or deputy.

4.  representation
the state of being so represented.

5.  representation
a body of representatives, as of a constituency.

6.  representation
presentation to the mind, as of an idea.

7.  representation
a mental image or idea so presented; concept.

8.  representation
the act of rendering something in visible form.

9.  representation
a picture, figure, statue, etc.

10.  representation
the production or a performance of a play.

11.  representation
Often, representations. a statement of things true or alleged.

12.  representation
a protest or remonstrance.

13.  representation
a statement of fact made to induce a party to enter into a contract.

Definition of 'Representation'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) representation, mental representation, internal representation
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

2. (noun) representation
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

3. (noun) representation
the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

4. (noun) representation, delegacy, agency
the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

5. (noun) representation
a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
"a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"

6. (noun) representation
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"

7. (noun) theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionics
a performance of a play

8. (noun) representation
a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
"certain representations were made concerning police brutality"

9. (noun) representation
the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

10. (noun) representation
an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

Definition of 'Representation'

Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary

1. (noun) representation
sth that shows or explains what sth is like
representations of Hindu gods; an accurate representation of the crisis

2. representation
the act or process of officially acting or speaking for sb
diplomatic representation

Definition of 'Representation'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) Representation
the act of representing, in any sense of the verb

2. (noun) Representation
that which represents

3. (noun) Representation
a likeness, a picture, or a model; as, a representation of the human face, or figure, and the like

4. (noun) Representation
a dramatic performance; as, a theatrical representation; a representation of Hamlet

5. (noun) Representation
a description or statement; as, the representation of an historian, of a witness, or an advocate

6. (noun) Representation
the body of those who act as representatives of a community or society; as, the representation of a State in Congress

7. (noun) Representation
any collateral statement of fact, made orally or in writing, by which an estimate of the risk is affected, or either party is influenced

8. (noun) Representation
the state of being represented

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