representation

🇺🇸 /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C2
noun
C1

a way of showing or describing something; something that stands for or depicts something else

The painting is a beautiful representation of the sunset over the ocean.

C1

having someone speak, vote, or act for you

Every citizen deserves fair representation in government decisions.

R

formal statements made to authorities to express opinions or complaints

The community made a strong representation to the council about the need for better representation in local planning.

translation

n. a way of showing or describing something; something that stands for or depicts something else; having someone speak, vote, or act for you; formal statements made to authorities to express opinions or complaints

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Plural representations