单词	representation
释义	representation noun rep·​re·​sen·​ta·​tion ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən  -zən- 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 a : representationalism sense 2 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 representational ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shnəl  -shə-nᵊl -zən- adjective representationally adverb Example Sentences Each state has equal representation in the Senate. The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds. Recent Examples on the Web Connecticut Voices also called for more hiring in public sector jobs, which have a higher rate of union representation and a lower level of wage inequality across the sector. Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere in Rhode Island, Seven Stars Bakery workers in Providence got union representation when ownership voluntarily recognized them in June. Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 At least 10 Chicago Starbucks stores have filed for union representation with Starbucks Workers United since January. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Between October 2021 and March of this year, union representation petitions filed at the National Labor Relations Board increased 57 percent. Essence, 2 Sep. 2022 Union representation and participation in collective bargaining actually grew during his tenure as CEO of Reckitt, from 20% of the workforce at the end of 2019 to 23% by this January, according to the company. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Brown later atoned by persuading a large San Joaquin Valley grower to allow a union representation election. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 That would subsequently prompt an election where players would vote for or against union representation. Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 29 Aug. 2022 The step toward union representation reflects the fact that, for every big leaguer with a four-car garage, there are four or five minor leaguers who might live off the dollar menu until payday. Tim Brown, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing representation proportional representation self-representation proportional representation self-representation Kids Definition representation noun rep·​re·​sen·​ta·​tion ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən  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) Legal Definition representation noun rep·​re·​sen·​ta·​tion 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 representation noun as in depiction a visual design intended to look like someone or something The cave was painted with representations of horses and bison. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance depiction image portrait drawing picture illustration photograph view resemblance likeness delineation sketch silhouette finger painting etching icon caricature watercolor cartoon ikon collage daub ideograph montage ideogram diagram doodle hieroglyph hieroglyphic pictograph
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