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Meaning of 'representation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Representation [ n.]
- The act of representing, in any sense of the verb.
- That which represents.
- A likeness, a picture, or a model; as, a representation of the human face, or figure, and the like.
- A dramatic performance; as, a theatrical representation; a representation of Hamlet.
- A description or statement; as, the representation of an historian, of a witness, or an advocate.
- The body of those who act as representatives of a community or society; as, the representation of a State in Congress.
- Any collateral statement of fact, made orally or in writing, by which an estimate of the risk is affected, or either party is influenced.
- The state of being represented.

Meaning of 'representation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . representation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
Example in sentence:
  • a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California
Meaning (2):
- a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
Example in sentence:
  • certain representations were made concerning police brutality
Meaning (3):
- a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
Example in sentence:
  • the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor

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