Representation meaning

What does “representation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“representation” is a noun with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image.

representation

noun

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

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

  3. the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

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

  5. a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

    “a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California”

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

    “the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor”

  7. a performance of a play

  8. a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

    “certain representations were made concerning police brutality”

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

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University