Definition of Representation

1. Noun. A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image.


2. Noun. A creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something.

3. Noun. The act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf.
Generic synonyms: Cooperation
Specialized synonyms: Proportional Representation
Derivative terms: Represent, Represent

4. Noun. The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent.
Exact synonyms: Agency, Delegacy
Generic synonyms: State
Specialized synonyms: Free Agency, Legal Representation, Virus
Derivative terms: Agent, Represent

5. Noun. A body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency. "A Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"
Generic synonyms: Body
Derivative terms: Represent

6. Noun. A factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract. "The sales contract contains several representations by the vendor"
Generic synonyms: Statement

7. Noun. A performance of a play.
Exact synonyms: Histrionics, Theatrical, Theatrical Performance
Generic synonyms: Performance, Public Presentation
Specialized synonyms: Matinee
Derivative terms: Histrionic, Represent, Represent, Theatrical

8. Noun. A statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting. "Certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
Generic synonyms: Statement
Derivative terms: Represent

9. Noun. The right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body.
Generic synonyms: Right

10. Noun. An activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent.

Definition of Representation

1. n. The act of representing, in any sense of the verb.

2. n. The act of re- presenting, or the state of being presented again; a new presentation; as, re-presentation of facts previously stated.

Definition of Representation

1. presentation [n -S] - See also: presentation

Lexicographical Neighbors of Representation

reprehend
reprehend
reprehended
reprehending
reprehends
reprehensibility
reprehensible
reprehensibly
reprehension
reprehensions
reprehensive
reprehensively
represent
represent
representable
representation (current term)
representational
representational process
representations
representative
representative
representatives
representative sample
representative sampling
represented
representer
representers
representing
represents
repress

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