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representation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/

Forms: representations

representation means: Speaking or acting for someone, or making sure their interests are heard.

noun

ACTING FOR OTHERSB2

Speaking or acting for someone, or making sure their interests are heard.

  • Workers asked for union representation.
  • The system gives small communities fair representation.
  • Our company needs better representation at trade fairs.

How to use it: representation of someone/something (Her representation of the company was professional.)

Common phrases: political representation, union representation, representation of someone

PORTRAYALC1

The way someone or something is shown or described in words, pictures, or other forms.

  • The painting is a representation of village life.
  • I disliked the film’s representation of older women.
  • This diagram gives a clear representation of the data.

How to use it: representation of someone/something (The novel offers a moving representation of family life.)

Similar words: portrayal, depiction

Common phrases: accurate representation, visual representation, representation of something

LEGAL HELPB2

A lawyer or legal team that speaks and acts for someone in court.

  • She needs legal representation.
  • The defendant appeared in court without representation.
  • People with low incomes may receive free representation.

Similar words: counsel, legal counsel

Common phrases: legal representation, obtain representation, without representation

Questions about representation

What does representation mean?

Speaking or acting for someone, or making sure their interests are heard.

What is representation in other languages?

Türkçe: temsil · Español: representación · Français: représentation · Deutsch: Vertretung · Italiano: rappresentanza · 日本語: 代表

How do you pronounce representation?

It is pronounced /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/.

How do you use representation in a sentence?

Workers asked for union representation. The system gives small communities fair representation.

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