Definition & Meaning of "represent"

to indicate or stand for a particular concept, idea, or entity

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

to act on behalf of a group, organization, or constituency; to convey the views, interests, or concerns of others in an official or formal capacity

to articulate or convey one's understanding, opinions, or perspectives to others

to constitute a specific percentage, portion, or quantity of a larger entity or total

to show someone or something in a piece of art

to serve as a legal or business representative

to define or express a relationship between elements of one set (domain) and another set (codomain) through a mapping or function

to make one’s opinions known to a group of people or someone in authority

to evoke or convey a specific experience, feeling, or understanding

to depict, illustrate, or convey a subject or concept in a specific manner