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representation

 

[ ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in art

The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something, especially in a court of law.

Synonyms

advocacy, counsel, defense

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with the representation of the defendant in the case.
  • The lawyer provided excellent representation for her client.
Context #2 | Noun

in politics

The action of speaking or acting on behalf of a person, organization, or idea in the political arena.

Synonyms

advocacy, delegation

Examples of usage

  • The politician's representation of the interests of the minority groups was widely praised.
  • She was elected to office to provide representation for her constituents.
Context #3 | Noun

in mathematics

The action of depicting or describing something in a particular way, especially using a graph or diagram.

Synonyms

depiction, illustration, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The representation of data through charts and graphs is essential for data analysis.
  • This theorem can be proved using a visual representation.

Translations

Translations of the word "representation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 representação

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधित्व

🇩🇪 Darstellung

🇮🇩 representasi

🇺🇦 представлення

🇵🇱 reprezentacja

🇯🇵 表現 (ひょうげん)

🇫🇷 représentation

🇪🇸 representación

🇹🇷 temsil

🇰🇷 표현

🇸🇦 تمثيل

🇨🇿 reprezentace

🇸🇰 reprezentácia

🇨🇳 表示 (biǎoshì)

🇸🇮 predstavitev

🇮🇸 framsetning

🇰🇿 көрсету

🇬🇪 წარმოდგენა

🇦🇿 təmsil

🇲🇽 representación

Etymology

The word 'representation' has its origins in Latin, coming from the verb 'repraesentare' which means 'to bring before', 'to exhibit'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, including art, politics, and mathematics. In art, representation refers to the act of portraying or depicting something in a visual form. In politics, representation involves speaking or acting on behalf of a person, organization, or idea. In mathematics, representation is used to describe something in a particular way, often through graphs or diagrams. The concept of representation has been a central theme in human communication and understanding for centuries.

See also: misrepresent, represent, representable, representational, representationalism, representations, representative, representativeness, representatives, representing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,840, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.