representation
noun
rep·re·sen·ta·tion
| \ ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən
, -zən-\
, -zən-\
Definition of representation
1
: one that represents: such as
a
: an artistic likeness or image
b(1)
: a statement or account made to influence opinion or action
(2)
: an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into
c
: a dramatic production or performance
d(1)
: a usually formal statement made against something or to effect a change
(2)
: a usually formal protest
2
: the act or action of representing : the state of being represented: such as
b(1)
: the action or fact of one person standing for another so as to have the rights and obligations of the person represented
(2)
: the substitution of an individual or class in place of a person (such as a child for a deceased parent)
c
: the action of representing or the fact of being represented especially in a legislative body
3
: the body of persons representing a constituency
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Other Words from representation
representational
\ ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shnəl
, -shə-nᵊl , -zən- \
adjective
, -shə-nᵊl , -zən- \
adjective
representationally
adverb
Examples of representation in a Sentence
Each state has equal representation in the Senate.
The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds.
Recent Examples on the Web
What is unfolding is a contemporary rethinking of the possibilities of black representation by artists who illustrate their own desires and control their own images. — Antwaun Sargent, New York Times, "Black Beauty: Photography Between Art and Fashion," 5 Sep. 2019 Talbot did not comment to reporters pending legal representation, according to CNN Philippines. — The Washington Post, al, "American caught with baby in bag at Phillipines airport charged with human trafficking," 5 Sep. 2019 As streaming services like Netflix look to expand their content libraries to attract viewers around the world, the importance of authentic, on-screen representation can rarely be overstated. — Isaac Feldberg, Fortune, "Here’s Every Country’s Favorite TV Show, Mapped," 5 Sep. 2019 Many without representation Tacoma’s detention center has a capacity of 1,575 people, according to The Geo Group, Inc., the private company that runs the security center under a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — oregonlive, "For Oregon immigrants detained by feds, Tacoma lock-up’s cost, distance pose huge barriers," 4 Sep. 2019 The suit was filed a year earlier by the Ohio League of Women Voters and others, with legal representation from the American Civil Liberties Union. — Rich Exner, cleveland.com, "What anti-gerrymandering court win in North Carolina means for Ohio," 4 Sep. 2019 Native Americans have long been working to increase their representation within the country’s political institutions. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Kimberly Teehee Is the Cherokee Nation’s First Delegate to Congress," 4 Sep. 2019 True collective bargaining via union representation, under federal law, is available only to employees, not independent contractors. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, "Column: Uber, Lyft and DoorDash will spend $90 million to avoid paying their drivers better," 3 Sep. 2019 However, critics online remain displeased with the representation. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Dior Criticized for Appropriating Native American Culture With 'Sauvage' Fragrance Ad," 30 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'representation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for representation
representation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of representation
: a person or group that speaks or acts for or in support of another person or group
: something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else
: a painting, sculpture, etc., that is created to look like a particular thing or person
See the full definition for representation in the English Language Learners Dictionary
representation
noun
rep·re·sen·ta·tion
| \ ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən
\
\
Kids Definition of representation
1
: one (as a picture or symbol) that is a sign or portrayal of something else
2
: the act of doing something on behalf of another or others : the state of doing something on behalf of another or others (as in a legislative body)
representation
noun
rep·re·sen·ta·tion
Legal Definition of representation
1
: one that represents: as
a
: a statement or account made to influence opinion or action — compare warranty sense 3
b
: an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into
when a contract for sale contains certain representations by the purchaser
specifically
: a statement of fact made by an applicant to an insurer for the purpose of obtaining insurance
2
: the act or action of representing: as
a
: the action or fact of one person standing for another so as to have the rights and obligations of the person represented
b
: the substitution of an individual or class in place of a person (as when a child or children take the share of an estate that would have fallen to a deceased parent) — see also per stirpes
c
: the action of representing or the fact of being represented especially in a legislative body
d
: the act or action by a lawyer of providing legal advice to a client and appearing (as in court) to speak and act on the client's behalf
3
: the body of persons representing a constituency
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