Word
representation
Phoneticsrep·re·sen·ta·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɹɛpɹəzɛnˈteɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01artistic portrayal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a picture, model, or description of someone or something.
n. the depiction of someone or something in a creative work or through a physical model.
日本語:表現※
“The painting is a realistic representation of the local countryside.”
“The artist's abstract representation of the city skyline focused more on the emotional energy of the streets than on architectural accuracy.”
02political delegation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Politics
n. the system where people choose a person to speak for them in government.
n. the state or process of being represented by elected officials in a legislative body.
日本語:代表※
“The citizens demanded better representation in the national parliament.”
“Proponents of electoral reform argue that the current system fails to provide fair representation for minority parties in the legislature.”
Synonyms
03legal advocacy
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. the act of a lawyer speaking for a person in a court of law.
n. the provision of legal counsel to act on behalf of a client in judicial proceedings.
日本語:代理※
“The defendant was entitled to legal representation during the trial.”
“Without adequate legal representation, the defendant struggled to navigate the complexities of the cross-examination process.”
04media diversity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. how different groups of people are shown in films, books, or news.
n. the manner in which specific demographic groups are portrayed in media, often regarding accuracy and frequency.
“The film was praised for its positive representation of women in science.”
“The study examined the representation of ethnic minorities in prime-time television dramas over the last decade.”
Synonyms
05formal statement
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a formal statement or complaint made to someone in authority.
n. a formal statement of facts or reasons made to influence an opinion or action.
“The union made a representation to the board about the new safety rules.”
“The ambassador made strong representations to the foreign ministry regarding the treatment of detained citizens.”
Synonyms
06mathematical mapping
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Technical
n. a way of showing a mathematical structure using simpler parts like vectors.
n. a mapping of an algebraic structure into a set of linear transformations on a vector space.
“The professor explained the group representation using a simple matrix.”
“In quantum mechanics, the representation of the rotation group is fundamental to understanding the angular momentum of particles.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “representation” in context.
Adjective
01. abstract representation
“The painting is an abstract representation of the artist's childhood memories.”
adj + noun
02. accurate representation
“The documentary provides an accurate representation of life in the Arctic.”
adj + noun
03. internal representation
“Cognitive science studies how the brain creates an internal representation of the world.”
adj + noun
04. schematic representation
“The manual includes a schematic representation of the engine's electrical system.”
adj + noun
05. visual representation
“Infographics serve as a clear visual representation of complex statistical data.”
adj + noun
06. construct representation
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
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.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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