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- [rep-ri-zen-tey-shuh n, -zuh n-]
- /ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-/
- /ˌrep.rɪ.zenˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rep-ri-zen-tey-shuh n, -zuh n-]
- /ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-/
Definitions of representation word
- noun representation the act of representing. 1
- noun representation the state of being represented. 1
- noun representation the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like. 1
- noun representation action or speech on behalf of a person, group, business house, state, or the like by an agent, deputy, or representative. 1
- noun representation the state or fact of being so represented: to demand representation on a board of directors. 1
- noun representation Government. the state, fact, or right of being represented by delegates having a voice in legislation or government. 1
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Origin of representation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English representacion < Latin repraesentātiōn- (stem of repraesentātiō), equivalent to repraesentāt(us) (past participle of repraesentāre to represent) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Representation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
representation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
representation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for representation
noun representation
- adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
- apercu — outline
- apercus — a hasty glance; a glimpse.
- appearance — When someone makes an appearance at a public event or in a broadcast, they take part in it.
- apperception — the attainment of full awareness of a sensation or idea
Antonyms for representation
noun representation
- misrepresentation — to represent incorrectly, improperly, or falsely.
Top questions with representation
- what does no taxation without representation mean?
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- how is representation determined in the house of representatives?
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- how did the great compromise resolve the dispute about representation?
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