representation

noun
UK: /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/

  1. The act of speaking or doing something officially for another person or group of people.

    1. He acted as representation for his father.
    2. The lawyer provided legal representation for the company in the complex merger.

  2. A person or group that speaks or acts for you.

    1. The students chose their class representation.
    2. Union representation ensures fair treatment for all employees during negotiations.

  3. A picture, model, or other visual depiction of someone or something.

    1. This painting is a representation of her.
    2. The artist's representation of the mountain range was stunningly realistic.

  4. The way that something is shown or described.

    1. His speech offered a biased representation.
    2. The film's accurate representation of historical events was highly praised.

Synonyms

depiction image portrayal delegate agent advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "representation" in English means: The act of speaking or doing something officially for another person or group of people., A person or group that speaks or acts for you., A picture, model, or other visual depiction of someone or something., The way that something is shown or described..

The phonetic transcription of "representation" is /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "representation": depiction, image, portrayal, delegate, agent, advocacy.

Example usage of "representation": "He acted as representation for his father.". More examples on the page.