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representation

n.
US //ˌɹɛpɹəzɛnˈteɪʃən// UK //ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən// rep·re·sen·ta·tion
  1. 1 artistic portrayal (n.)
    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.

    Example

    The painting is a realistic representation of the local countryside.

    Example

    The artist's abstract representation of the city skyline focused more on the emotional energy of the streets than on architectural accuracy.
  2. 2 political delegation (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Politics

    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.

    Example

    The citizens demanded better representation in the national parliament.

    Example

    Proponents of electoral reform argue that the current system fails to provide fair representation for minority parties in the legislature.
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  1. 3 legal advocacy (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal Law

    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.

    Example

    The defendant was entitled to legal representation during the trial.

    Example

    Without adequate legal representation, the defendant struggled to navigate the complexities of the cross-examination process.
  2. 4 media diversity (n.)
    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.

    Example

    The film was praised for its positive representation of women in science.

    Example

    The study examined the representation of ethnic minorities in prime-time television dramas over the last decade.
  3. 5 formal statement (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    a formal statement or complaint made to someone in authority.

    a formal statement of facts or reasons made to influence an opinion or action.

    Example

    The union made a representation to the board about the new safety rules.

    Example

    The ambassador made strong representations to the foreign ministry regarding the treatment of detained citizens.
  4. 6 mathematical mapping (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Math

    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.

    Example

    The professor explained the group representation using a simple matrix.

    Example

    In quantum mechanics, the representation of the rotation group is fundamental to understanding the angular momentum of particles.
Etymology 1

From Late Middle English representacioun, from Old French representacion, from Latin repraesentātiō. By surface analysis, represent + -ation.

Etymology 2

From re- + presentation.

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