Definitions for representation
ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-rep·re·sen·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. representation, mental representation, internal representationnoun

   a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

2. representationnoun

   a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

3. representationnoun

   the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

4. representation, delegacy, agencynoun

   the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

5. representationnoun

   a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

   "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"

6. representationnoun

   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. theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionicsnoun

   a performance of a play

8. representationnoun

   a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

   "certain representations were made concerning police brutality"

9. representationnoun

   the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

10. representationnoun

    an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. representationnoun

   That which represents another.

2. representationnoun

   The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court.

3. representationnoun

   The ability to elect a representative to speak on one's behalf in government; the role of this representative in government.

4. representationnoun

   A figure, image or idea that substitutes reality.

5. representationnoun

   A theatrical performance.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Representationnoun

   the act of representing, in any sense of the verb

2. Representationnoun

   that which represents

3. Representationnoun

   a likeness, a picture, or a model; as, a representation of the human face, or figure, and the like

4. Representationnoun

   a dramatic performance; as, a theatrical representation; a representation of Hamlet

5. Representationnoun

   a description or statement; as, the representation of an historian, of a witness, or an advocate

6. Representationnoun

   the body of those who act as representatives of a community or society; as, the representation of a State in Congress

7. Representationnoun

   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. Representationnoun

   the state of being represented

Freebase(1.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Representation

   Representation is the use of signs that stand in for and take the place of something else. It is through representation that people organize the world and reality through the act of naming its elements. Signs are arranged in order to form semantic constructions and express relations. For many philosophers, both ancient and modern, man is regarded as the "representational animal" or homo symbolicum, the creature whose distinct character is the creation and the manipulation of signs – things that "stand for" or "take the place of" something else. Representation has been associated with aesthetics and semiotics. Mitchell says "representation is an extremely elastic notion, which extends all the way from a stone representing a man to a novel representing the day in the life of several Dubliners". The term 'representation' carries a range of meanings and interpretations. In literary theory, 'representation' is commonly defined in three ways. ⁕To look like or resemble ⁕To stand in for something or someone ⁕To present a second time to re-present Representation began with early literary theory in the ideas of Plato and Aristotle, and has evolved into a significant component of language, Saussurian and communication studies.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. representation

   A collateral statement of such facts not inserted on the policy of insurance, as may give the underwriters a just estimate of the risk of the adventure. (See WARRANTY.)

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. representation

   The act and process of representing.

   Their representation of the current moment was fair and just.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Activity
   • Body
   • Cooperation
   • Creation
   • Right
   • Statement

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'representation' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2776

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'representation' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3678

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'representation' in Nouns Frequency: #917

How to pronounce representation?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of representation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of representation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of representation in a Sentence

1. Michael Wood:

   This book is startling in its range of voices and registers, running from the patois of the street posse to The Book of Revelation, it is a representation of political times and places, from the CIA intervention in Jamaica to the early years of crack gangs in New York and Miami.

2. Paulette Jordan:

   We are igniting a people who are often overlooked, ignored, and haven't been served for decades, these lands, they deserve representation. Republicans want what I want, they want independence. They want to be left alone. They want to live upon these lands with freedom. They don't want overregulation and the government controlling every aspect of their lives. They want the support they need.

3. Steny Hoyer:

   We know that in vast numbers of cases, there is not proper representation.

4. Georgia Mooney:

   I loved her. She's just an amazing performer, and she's totally empowering. being an all-female band, we're very aware of the under-representation of women in all areas of the music industry.

5. Stephanie Allaire:

   Disney + is a great partner because they understand the value of representation, of a Black, African American princess. It's going to have a profound impact on the culture.

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