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Representation

Verb / ˌreprʌzeˈnteɪʃʌn / Another word for representation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Representation means the act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something. It can also mean a picture or image that represents something.

Synonyms & similar words

internalrepresentation histrionics delegacy agency theatrical theatricalperformance mentalrepresentation depiction portrayal picture image illustration rendering interpretation explanation account description narrative report statement assertion claim argument case instance example sample

Synonyms by register

Formal

depiction embodiment manifestation portrayal

Informal

stand-in figurehead proxy

Literary

effigy likeness

Antonyms

unrepresentation disregard neglect omission absence non-existence

Common collocations

  • public representation
  • artistic representation
  • political representation
  • symbolic representation
  • accurate representation
  • fair representation
  • visual representation
  • representation of data

Word family

noun representation
verb represent
adjective representative
adverb representatively

Usage note

The word 'representation' can refer to the act of representing or the thing that represents. Be mindful of the context to determine the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The student council election required students to vote for their representation.
  2. The company hired a marketing firm to create a representation of their brand.
  3. The painting was a beautiful representation of the sunset.
  4. The lawyer provided excellent representation for her client.
  5. The politicians discussed the importance of fair representation in government.

Quotes

  • Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. - Pablo Picasso
  • Representation of the world, like the world itself, is the work of men; they describe it from their own point of view, which they confuse with the absolute truth. - Simone de Beauvoir
  • The representation of the world is the work of art. - Wallace Stevens

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