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Representation

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Noun

1. internal representation, mental representation, representation

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

2. representation

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

3. representation

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

4. agency, delegacy, representation

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

5. representation

a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

Example Sentences:
'a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California'

6. representation

a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

Example Sentences:
'the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor'

7. histrionics, representation, theatrical, theatrical performance

a performance of a play

8. representation

a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

Example Sentences:
'certain representations were made concerning police brutality'

9. representation

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

10. representation

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Representation

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noun
1. 
the act or an instance of representing or the state of being represented
2. 
anything that represents, such as a verbal or pictorial portrait
3. 
anything that is represented, such as an image brought clearly to mind
4. 
the principle by which delegates act for a constituency
5. 
a body of representatives
6. contract law
a statement of fact made by one party to induce another to enter into a contract
7. 
an instance of acting for another, on his or her authority, in a particular capacity, such as executor or administrator
8. 
a dramatic production or performance
9. (often plural)
a statement of facts, true or alleged, esp one set forth by way of remonstrance or expostulation
10. linguistics
an analysis of a word, sentence, etc, into its constituents
phonetic representation

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Representation

see synonyms of representation
noun
1. 
a representing or being represented (in various senses); specif., the fact of representing or being represented in a legislative assembly
2. 
legislative representatives, collectively
3. 
a likeness, image, picture, etc.
4.  [often pl.]
a description, account, or statement of facts, allegations, or arguments, esp. one intended to influence action, persuade hearers, make protest, etc.
5. 
the production or performance of a play, etc.
6.  Law
a statement or implication of fact, oral or written, as made by one party to induce another to enter into a contract

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Representation

see synonyms of representation
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. The state or condition of serving as an official delegate, agent, or spokesperson.
4. The right or privilege of being represented by delegates having a voice in a legislative body.
5. A body of legislators that serve on behalf of a constituency.
6. Law A statement of fact made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract.
7. Mathematics A homomorphism from an algebraic system to a similar system of matrices.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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