representation

/rɛprʌzɛntˈeɪʃʌn/

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a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
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a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
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the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
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the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
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a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency; "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"
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a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract; "the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor"
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a performance of a play
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a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting; "certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
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the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
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an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent