If a group or person has representation in a parliament or on a committee, someone in the parliament or on the committee supports them and makes decisions on their behalf.
Independent shareholders who own about half the stock now have no representationon the board.
2. See also proportional representation
3. countable noun
You can describe a picture, model, or statue of a person or thing as a representationof them.
[formal]
...a lifelike representation of Christ. [+ of]
...coloured papers and cardboard representations of Mount Fuji.
4. plural noun
If you make representationsto a government or other official group, you make formal complaints or requests to them.
We have made representations to ministers but they just don't seem to be listening. [+ to]
[Also + from]
Synonyms: statement, argument, explanation, exposition More Synonyms of representation
More Synonyms of representation
representation in British English
(ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act or an instance of representing or the state of being represented
2.
anything that represents, such as a verbal or pictorial portrait
3.
anything that is represented, such as an image brought clearly to mind
4.
the principle by which delegates act for a constituency
5.
a body of representatives
6. contract law
a statement of fact made by one party to induce another to enter into a contract
7.
an instance of acting for another, on his or her authority, in a particular capacity, such as executor or administrator
8.
a dramatic production or performance
9. (often plural)
a statement of facts, true or alleged, esp one set forth by way of remonstrance or expostulation
10. linguistics
an analysis of a word, sentence, etc, into its constituents
phonetic representation
representation in American English
(ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən)
noun
1.
a representing or being represented (in various senses); specif., the fact of representing or being represented in a legislative assembly
2.
legislative representatives, collectively
3.
a likeness, image, picture, etc.
4. [often pl.]
a description, account, or statement of facts, allegations, or arguments, esp. one intended to influence action, persuade hearers, make protest, etc.
5.
the production or performance of a play, etc.
6. Law
a statement or implication of fact, oral or written, as made by one party to induce another to enter into a contract
Word origin
ME < MFr < L repraesentatio
Examples of 'representation' in a sentence
representation
Their approach would encourage management to consider other options when they decided board representation unsuitable.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He also wants to encourage other governments to make representations.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The group said this would complement promised government action to discourage excessive executive pay and to improve worker representation on boards.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She admitted two charges of fraud by false representation and asked for 17 others to be taken into consideration at Portsmouth crown court.
The Sun (2016)
She denies misconduct in public office and false representation.
The Sun (2009)
We always make a fair representation of what goes on in the camp.
The Sun (2012)
The body made its recommendations after receiving representations from the government and campaign groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Without legal representation these people would not have received damages.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The introduction of proportional representation was one of the most significant features of the constitution.
Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)
My body is the visual representation of the story an artist or designer wants to tell.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Student representation on university boards is to be heavily cut.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And in particular will you support the widening of shareholder representation and employee representation on remuneration committees?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Complaints about political representation only seem to have grown more vocal in recent years.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The symbolic images or representations in question are of a physical nature.
Sanderson, Stephen K. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995)
Last month she was jailed for eight months after admitting six charges of false representation.
The Sun (2009)
This is called the "duty of fair representation.
Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995)
It is also thought that the final deal includes proportional representation for local government elections.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Whether or not legal representation was necessary depended on the nature of the case.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He is no longer interested in a precise visual representation.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
She would enforce employee representation on company boards.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Other ideas that were vetoed included setting fixed terms for councillors and allowing councils to pilot proportional representation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Make formal representations, present written proposals and demands.
Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995)
The risk lies in the fact that Italian representation in the final is out of the question.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There were more than enough Labour opponents of proportional representation to scupper a deal.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Is representation on committees balanced?
Christianity Today (2000)
Now it is about to go a step farther: a national referendum tomorrow will decide whether to allow animals official legal representation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We will put forward our evidence to a judge while the tenant, no doubt with legal representation, will make the opposing case.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other languages
representation
British English: representation NOUN
If you have representation on a committee, someone on the committee supports you.
These people have no representation in the government.
American English: representation
Brazilian Portuguese: representação
Chinese: 代表
European Spanish: representación
French: représentation
German: Vertretung
Italian: rappresentanza
Japanese: 代表
Korean: 대표
European Portuguese: representação
Latin American Spanish: representación
All related terms of 'representation'
legal representation
representation by a lawyer
proportional representation
Proportional representation is a system of voting in which each political party is represented in a parliament or legislature in proportion to the number of people who vote for it in an election .
fixed-point representation
the representation of numbers by a single set of digits such that the radix point has a predetermined location , the value of the number depending on the position of each digit relative to the radix point
floating-point representation
the representation of numbers by two sets of digits ( a, b ), the set a indicating the significant digits, the set b giving the position of the radix point. The number is the product arb , where r is the base of the number system used
taxation without representation
a phrase, generally attributed to James Otis about 1761, that reflected the resentment of American colonists at being taxed by a British Parliament to which they elected no representatives and became an anti-British slogan before the American Revolution ; in full, “ Taxation without representation is tyranny ”
re-present
to present again
Chinese translation of 'representation'
representation
(rɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən)
n
(u) (= representatives) 代表 (dàibiǎo)
(c) (= depiction) 描绘(繪) (miáohuì)
Derived Forms
representationsn pl (= protest) 抗议(議) (kàngyì)
1 (noun)
They have no representation in congress.
Synonyms
body of representatives
committee
My report was circulated to all committee members.
embassy
The American Embassy has already made a formal complaint.
delegates
delegation
They sent a delegation to the talks.
2 (noun)
Definition
anything that represents, such as a pictorial portrait
a life-like representation of Christ
Synonyms
picture
drawing a small picture with coloured chalks
model
an architect's model of a wooden house
image
All people want to see is an image on the TV screen.
portrait
oversize portraits of royal ancestors
illustration
He made his illustrations of birds as he travelled in America.
sketch
a sketch of a soldier
resemblance
There was a remarkable resemblance between them.
likeness
The museum displays wax likenesses of every U.S. president.
3 (noun)
Definition
anything that represents, such as a pictorial portrait
the representation of women in film and literature
Synonyms
portrayal
a near-monochrome portrayal of a wood infused with silvery light
depiction
the depiction of politicians in the media
account
I gave a detailed account of what had happened that night.
relation
description
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
narrative
He began his narrative with the day of the murder.
narration
delineation
His razor-sharp delineation of ordinary life.
4 (noun)
Definition
formal statements made to an official body by a person making a complaint
We have made representations to ministers.
Synonyms
statement
statements from witnesses to the event
argument
The issue has caused heated political argument.
explanation
The president has given no explanation for his behaviour.
exposition
Her speech was an exposition of her beliefs in freedom and justice.
remonstrance
expostulation
account
a detailed account of all expenditures
5 (noun)
Synonyms
performance
They are giving a performance of Bizet's Carmen.
play
The company put on a Shakespeare play
show
How about going to see a show in London?
production
sight
Among the most spectacular sights are the great sea-bird colonies.
exhibition
an exhibition of expressionist art
spectacle
a director passionate about music and spectacle
Additional synonyms
in the sense of account
Definition
a report or description
I gave a detailed account of what had happened that night.
Synonyms
description,
report,
record,
story,
history,
detail,
statement,
relation,
version,
tale,
explanation,
narrative,
chronicle,
portrayal,
recital,
depiction,
narration
in the sense of account
a detailed account of all expenditures
Synonyms
ledger,
book,
charge,
bill,
score,
statement,
balance,
register,
reckoning,
tally,
inventory,
invoice,
computation
in the sense of argument
Definition
a discussion
The issue has caused heated political argument.
Synonyms
debate,
questioning,
claim,
row,
discussion,
dispute,
issue,
controversy,
pleading,
plea,
contention,
assertion,
polemic,
altercation,
remonstrance,
expostulation,
remonstration
Synonyms of 'representation'
representation
Explore 'representation' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of committee
Definition
a group of people appointed to perform a specified service or function
My report was circulated to all committee members.
Synonyms
group,
commission,
panel,
delegation,
subcommittee,
deputation
in the sense of delegation
Definition
a group chosen to represent others
They sent a delegation to the talks.
Synonyms
deputation,
envoys,
contingent,
commission,
embassy,
legation
in the sense of delineation
His razor-sharp delineation of ordinary life.
Synonyms
outline,
description,
account,
drawing,
picture,
chart,
tracing,
portrait,
representation,
diagram,
portrayal,
depiction
in the sense of depiction
the depiction of politicians in the media
Synonyms
representation,
description,
portrait,
illustration,
sketch,
portrayal
in the sense of description
Definition
a statement or account that describes someone or something
He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform.
Synonyms
account,
report,
explanation,
representation,
sketch,
narrative,
portrayal,
depiction,
narration,
characterization,
delineation
in the sense of embassy
Definition
an ambassador and his or her assistants and staff
The American Embassy has already made a formal complaint.
Synonyms
consulate,
ministry,
delegation,
legation,
High Commission
in the sense of exhibition
Definition
a public display of art, skills, etc.
an exhibition of expressionist art
Synonyms
show,
display,
exhibit,
showing,
fair,
representation,
presentation,
spectacle,
showcase,
expo (informal),
exposition,
ex (Canadian, informal)
in the sense of explanation
Definition
the reason or reasons why a particular event or situation happened
The president has given no explanation for his behaviour.
Synonyms
reason,
meaning,
cause,
sense,
answer,
account,
excuse,
motive,
justification,
vindication,
mitigation,
the why and wherefore
in the sense of exposition
Definition
a systematic explanation of a subject
Her speech was an exposition of her beliefs in freedom and justice.
Synonyms
explanation,
account,
description,
interpretation,
illustration,
presentation,
commentary,
critique,
exegesis,
explication,
elucidation
in the sense of illustration
Definition
a picture or diagram used to explain or decorate a text
He made his illustrations of birds as he travelled in America.
Synonyms
picture,
drawing,
painting,
image,
print,
plate,
figure,
portrait,
representation,
sketch,
decoration,
portrayal,
likeness,
adornment
Additional synonyms
in the sense of image
Definition
an optical reproduction of an object, formed by the lens of an eye or camera, or by a mirror
All people want to see is an image on the TV screen.
Synonyms
picture,
photo,
photograph,
representation,
reproduction,
snapshot,
TIFF,
JPEG,
avatar,
thumbnail
in the sense of likeness
Definition
portrait
The museum displays wax likenesses of every U.S. president.
Synonyms
portrait,
study,
picture,
model,
image,
photograph,
copy,
counterpart,
representation,
reproduction,
replica,
depiction,
facsimile,
effigy,
delineation
in the sense of model
Definition
a three-dimensional representation, usually on a smaller scale, of a device or structure
an architect's model of a wooden house
Synonyms
representation,
image,
copy,
miniature,
dummy,
replica,
imitation,
duplicate,
lookalike,
facsimile,
mock-up
in the sense of narration
Definition
a narrating
Synonyms
storytelling,
telling,
reading,
relation,
explanation,
description
in the sense of narrative
Definition
an account of events
He began his narrative with the day of the murder.
Synonyms
story,
report,
history,
detail,
account,
statement,
tale,
chronicle,
recital
in the sense of play
Definition
the performance of such a piece
The company put on a Shakespeare play
Synonyms
drama,
show,
performance,
piece,
comedy,
entertainment,
tragedy,
farce,
soap opera,
soapie or soapy (Australian, slang),
pantomime,
stage show,
television drama,
radio play,
masque,
dramatic piece
in the sense of portrait
Definition
a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, often only of the face
oversize portraits of royal ancestors
Synonyms
picture,
painting,
image,
photograph,
representation,
sketch,
likeness,
portraiture
in the sense of resemblance
There was a remarkable resemblance between them.
Synonyms
similarity,
correspondence,
conformity,
semblance,
image,
comparison,
parallel,
counterpart,
analogy,
affinity,
closeness,
parity,
likeness,
kinship,
facsimile,
sameness,
comparability,
similitude
in the sense of show
Definition
a theatrical or other entertainment
How about going to see a show in London?
Synonyms
entertainment,
performance,
play,
production,
drama,
musical,
presentation,
theatrical performance
in the sense of sight
Definition
anything that is seen
Among the most spectacular sights are the great sea-bird colonies.