representation

CEFRB1

/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A description, image, or example of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    The act of speaking or acting for someone else.

Examples

  • Nowadays school is considered a representation of the world.

  • This painting is a representation of a storm at sea.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɹiː.pɹə.zɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of representing.

  2. The appearance(s) of a particular demographic group in a piece of media, particularly in regards to how such appearances are treated.

  3. That which represents something else.

More examples

In context

  • The negative representation of single mothers in the media

  • People who cannot afford representation are eligible for government assistance.

  • The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Late Middle English representacioun, from Old French representacion, from Latin repraesentātiō. By surface analysis, represent + -ation.