representation
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a picture, model, or description of someone or something.
the depiction of someone or something in a creative work or through a physical model.
Simple“The painting is a realistic representation of the local countryside.”
In context“The artist's abstract representation of the city skyline focused more on the emotional energy of the streets than on architectural accuracy.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the system where people choose a person to speak for them in government.
the state or process of being represented by elected officials in a legislative body.
Simple“The citizens demanded better representation in the national parliament.”
In context“Proponents of electoral reform argue that the current system fails to provide fair representation for minority parties in the legislature.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the act of a lawyer speaking for a person in a court of law.
the provision of legal counsel to act on behalf of a client in judicial proceedings.
Simple“The defendant was entitled to legal representation during the trial.”
In context“Without adequate legal representation, the defendant struggled to navigate the complexities of the cross-examination process.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
how different groups of people are shown in films, books, or news.
the manner in which specific demographic groups are portrayed in media, often regarding accuracy and frequency.
Simple“The film was praised for its positive representation of women in science.”
In context“The study examined the representation of ethnic minorities in prime-time television dramas over the last decade.”
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
a formal statement or complaint made to someone in authority.
a formal statement of facts or reasons made to influence an opinion or action.
Simple“The union made a representation to the board about the new safety rules.”
In context“The ambassador made strong representations to the foreign ministry regarding the treatment of detained citizens.”
Synonyms - 06 C2 Proficiency
a way of showing a mathematical structure using simpler parts like vectors.
a mapping of an algebraic structure into a set of linear transformations on a vector space.
Simple“The professor explained the group representation using a simple matrix.”
In context“In quantum mechanics, the representation of the rotation group is fundamental to understanding the angular momentum of particles.”
Synonyms
Usage abstract representation · accurate representation · construct representation
“He said this would include representation in a legislative council, or parliament, whose formation is currently under discussion.”
“And despite Os-ke-non-ton’s presence, there is nothing that seems authentic about their representation of Native American life, culture or music.”
From Late Middle English representacioun, from Old French representacion, from Latin repraesentātiō. By surface analysis, represent + -ation.
From re- + presentation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.