Representation

/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɹɛpɹəzɛnˈteɪʃən/

Representation

a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

the state of being represented or the act of representing

a performance of a play

an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

statements made formally to an official in order to protest something

the fact or state of having representatives or being represented

the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

synonyms : agency

Examples

1. The gallery featured an exhibit of abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation.

2. Perhaps we should consider the flip side of the coin : there should be no expenditure without representation.

3. Representation matters!

4. Representations induce bias.