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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing representation
- proportional representation
- self - representation
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representant
representationalism
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/representation. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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representation noun ( SPEAKING FOR )
Representation noun ( showing ).
(Definition of representation from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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Definition of representation noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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The meaning of REPRESENTATION is someone or something that represents. How to use representation in a sentence. someone or something that represents: such as; an artistic likeness or image; a statement or account made to influence opinion or action…
REPRESENTATION definition: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more.
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.
REPRESENTATION meaning: 1 : a person or group that speaks or acts for or in support of another person or group; 2 : something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else
10 senses: 1. the act or an instance of representing or the state of being represented 2. anything that represents, such as a.... Click for more definitions.
10 meanings: 1. the act or an instance of representing or the state of being represented 2. anything that represents, such as a.... Click for more definitions.
representation from all parties; representation for employees; representation by a lawyer; direct representation in Parliament; Whether guilty or innocent, we are still entitled to legal representation. They had a strong representation in government. The task force had broad representation with members drawn from different departments.
REPRESENTATION meaning: 1. speaking or doing something officially for another person: 2. the way someone or something is…. Learn more.
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