Word
representative
Phoneticsrep·re·sen·ta·tive, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnətɪv/
UK/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntətˌɪv/
In Japanese
representation; representative; delegate
モネの芸術は印象派を代表している。
Monet's art is representative of Impressionism. Tatoeba
representative; exemplary; model
typical; representative; archetypal
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR. All sources.
Definitions
01a person acting for others
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who has been chosen to speak or make decisions for a group.
n. an individual appointed or elected to act or speak on behalf of others, often in a professional or political capacity.
Español:representante
“I need to speak with a customer service representative about my bill.”
“The union representative negotiated with the management team to ensure better safety protocols for the factory workers.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'for'.
Synonyms
02an elected politician
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Politics American English
n. a member of a government body, like the House of Representatives in the US.
n. an elected official in a legislative body, specifically used as a title for members of the lower house in several countries.
Español:representante
“You should write a letter to your local representative about the new road.”
“The Representative from Ohio introduced a bill aimed at increasing federal funding for renewable energy research.”
Usage
Often capitalized when used as a formal title before a name.
Synonyms
03typical of a group
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having the same qualities as the rest of a group.
adj. serving as a typical or characteristic example of a larger class or group.
“We interviewed a representative sample of people to see what they thought.”
“The survey results were not truly representative of the national mood because most participants lived in urban areas.”
Usage
Frequently used in the phrase 'representative sample'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
04depicting something
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. showing or describing something in a clear way.
adj. serving to represent or portray something through a likeness or symbol.
“The painting is representative of the artist's early style.”
“The statues were highly representative, capturing the intricate details of traditional clothing from that period.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “representative” in context.
Adjective
01. fairly representative
“The survey results are fairly representative of the opinions of the general public.”
adv + adj
Noun
02. representative sample
“Researchers need a representative sample of the population to ensure the study is accurate.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Discussions with representatives of the local transport association highlighted shortcomings in the patient transport system.” “The BBC has contacted Wondermind and Gomez's representatives for comment.” Etymology
From Middle English representative, from Middle French representatif and its etymon Medieval Latin repraesentātīvus. By surface analysis, represent + -ative; See representation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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