representation
//ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛnˈteɪ.ʃən//
formalForms
- Plural
- representations
Definitions
1.That which represents something else.
- The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body.
- Chinese censors have long targeted representations of Winnie the Pooh - created by British author A.A. Milne - over internet memes that compare the fictional bear to China's president.
2.The act of representing.
- We are no longer happy with your representation of our company at trade events.
3.The appearance(s) of a particular demographic group in a piece of media, particularly in regards to how such appearances are treated.
4.The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court.
- People who cannot afford representation are eligible for government assistance.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3042
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Word family
Etymology
From Late Middle English representacioun, from Old French representacion, from Latin repraesentātiō.
By surface analysis, represent + -ation.