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rep·re·sen·ta·tion (rep′ri zen tā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a representing or being represented (in various senses); specif., the fact of representing or being represented in a legislative assembly
  2. legislative representatives, collectively
  3. a likeness, image, picture, etc.
  4. a description, account, or statement of facts, allegations, or arguments, esp. one intended to influence action, persuade hearers, make protest, etc.
  5. the production or performance of a play, etc.
  6. Law a statement or implication of fact, oral or written, as made by one party to induce another to enter into a contract

Etymology: ME < MFr < L repraesentatio

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representation Synonyms

representation

n.

description, narration, delineation, reproduction, copy, design, imitation, exhibition, enactment, personification, impersonation, setting forth, delegation, adumbration, depiction, portrayal, illustration, pictorialization, image, likeness, symbol.


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representation Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • suitability: We make no representations about the suitability of the information contained in these pages.

Preposition: on

  • behalf: It is also clear that a number of other prominent public figures made representations on behalf of the Hinduja brothers.

Adjective modifier

  • proportional: Why our MSP wants to foist proportional representation on us I do not understand.

Converse of object

  • make: They will be allowed to make representations to the court.

Modifies a noun

  • formalism: Development and application of an object-oriented knowledge representation formalism ( GMD-FIT.KI, VUB, Pisa, CEAB, UPC, URV ).

Preposition: in

  • parliament: It imposed the English law and administration on Wales made English the language of officialdom, and provided for Welsh representation in parliament.

Preposition: of

  • reality: Realist Approach 5.1 The proper representation of social reality has therefore become contested.

Noun used with modifier

  • string: I wanted a nice way to convert the string representation into its object counterpart.
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representation quotes

Tragedy isthus a representationof anactionthat isworth serious attention, complete in itself and of some amplitude†by means of pityand fear bringing about the purgation of such emotions.

-Aristotle

Taxation without representation is tyranny.

-Otis,James

No annihilation without representation. See Otis 630:19.

-Toynbee, Arnold Joseph

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