Word
representing
Phoneticsrep·re·sent·ing
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/
Definitions
01acting for others
v. acting or speaking on behalf of a person, group, or country.
v. acting as an authorised advocate or delegate for a person, organisation, or state.
“She is representing her company at the international conference in London.”
“The law firm is currently representing several plaintiffs in a high-profile class-action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical giant.”
Usage
often used in legal or political contexts
Synonyms
02depicting or showing
v. showing something in a picture, sign, or piece of art.
v. depicting or portraying a subject through artistic or symbolic means.
“The painting was representing a peaceful scene in the countryside.”
“The sculptor spent years perfecting the monument, representing the struggle for independence through abstract bronze forms.”
Synonyms
03symbolising
v. serving as a sign or symbol for something else.
v. serving as a conventional sign or symbol for a concept, value, or entity.
“In this diagram, the red lines are representing the main roads.”
“The olive branch has been a traditional motif representing peace and reconciliation across various Mediterranean cultures for centuries.”
Synonyms
04an act of representation
n. the act of showing or speaking for someone.
n. the action or instance of representing or being represented.
“The representing of these characters in the movie was very realistic.”
“The accurate representing of historical data is essential for maintaining the integrity of the research project.”
Academic · Formal
Usage
used as a gerund noun
Collocations
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