Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   representation

   /ˌrɛprɪz(ɛ)nˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented: "you may qualify for free legal representation"
   • 2. the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way: "the representation of women in newspapers" Similar portrayaldepictiondelineationpresentationrenditionrenderingcharacterizationdescription
   • ▪ the depiction of someone or something in a work of art: "Picasso is striving for some absolute representation of reality"
   • ▪ a picture, model, or other depiction of someone or something: "a striking representation of a vase of flowers" Similar likenesspaintingdrawingpictureportraitillustrationsketchdiagramartist's impressionimagemodelfigurefigurinestatuestatuettebustheadeffigyiconsimulacrumreproduction
   • ▪ (in some theories of perception) a mental state or concept regarded as corresponding to a thing perceived.
   • 3. formal statements made to an authority, especially so as to communicate an opinion or register a protest: "the Law Society will make representations to the Lord Chancellor"
   • ▪ a statement or allegation: "any buyer was relying on a representation that the tapes were genuine" Similar statementdepositionallegationclaimdeclarationaccountexpositionreportargumentprotestationremonstranceexpostulation

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘image, likeness’): from Old French representation or Latin repraesentatio(n-), from repraesentare ‘bring before, exhibit’ (see represent).

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • P

     3

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • T

     1

   • I

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPRESENTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   REPRESENTATION definition: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › representationRepresentation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › representation

   • Cached

   The meaning of REPRESENTATION is one that represents. How to use representation in a sentence. one that represents: such as; an artistic likeness or image; a statement or account made to influence opinion or action…

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPRESENTATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   REPRESENTATION meaning: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › representationREPRESENTATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › representation

   • Cached

   noun. the act of representing. the state of being represented. the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like. action or speech on behalf of a person, group, business house, state, or the like by an agent, deputy, or representative. the state or fact of being so represented:

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › representationrepresentation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › representation

   • Cached

   Definition of representation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › representationRepresentation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › representation

   A representation acts or serves on behalf or in place of something. A lawyer provides legal representation for his client. A caricature is an exaggerated representation or likeness of a person.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPRESENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   to express or complain about something, to a person in authority: We represented our grievances / demands to the boss. Fewer examples. All the local churches were represented at the memorial service. All the nations of the world will be represented at the conference.