representation

/ɹˌɛpɹəzɛntˈeɪʃən/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

noun

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
“a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California”
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”
a performance of a play
a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
“certain representations were made concerning police brutality”
the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

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