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representation
noun rep·re·sen·ta·tion \ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən, -zən-\
: a person or group that speaks or acts for or in support of another person or group
: something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else
: a painting, sculpture, etc., that is created to look like a particular thing or person
Full Definition of REPRESENTATION
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: one that represents: 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
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: the act or action of representing : the state of being represented: as a : representationalism 2 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 (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
— rep·re·sen·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— rep·re·sen·ta·tion·al·ly adverb
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First Known Use of REPRESENTATION
15th century
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REPRESENTATION Defined for Kids
representation
noun rep·re·sen·ta·tion \ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən\
Definition of REPRESENTATION for Kids
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: one (as a picture or symbol) that is a sign or portrayal of something else
2
: the act of doing something on behalf of another or others : the state of doing something on behalf of another or others (as in a legislative body)
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