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representation

noun

rep·​re·​sen·​ta·​tion ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce representation (audio)
-zən-
1
: one that represents: such as
a
: an artistic likeness or image
b(1)
: a statement or account made to influence opinion or action
(2)
: an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into
c
: a dramatic production or performance
d(1)
: a usually formal statement made against something or to effect a change
(2)
: a usually formal protest
2
: the act or action of representing : the state of being represented: such as
b(1)
: the action or fact of one person standing for another so as to have the rights and obligations of the person represented
(2)
: the substitution of an individual or class in place of a person (such as a child for a deceased parent)
c
: the action of representing or the fact of being represented especially in a legislative body
3
: the body of persons representing a constituency
representational
ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shnəl How to pronounce representation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
-zən-
adjective
representationally adverb

Example Sentences

Each state has equal representation in the Senate. The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of representation was in the 15th century

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