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representation

rep·re·sen·ta·tion [ rèppri zen táysh'n ] (plural rep·re·sen·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. picture: a visual depiction of somebody or something

2. fact of being served by representative: the fact or right of being represented by somebody, especially of having a member in a legislature with power to vote or speak for an electorate

3. voting system or body of electors: the system by which electors vote for people to represent them as legislators, administrators, or judges, or the group of people so elected

4. something spoken or done for another: an action done or speech made on behalf of another, especially as an agent or deputy

5. something described or stated: a description, account, or statement of something real or alleged, especially one meant to induce a response from authority ( often used in the plural )

6. law statement inducing somebody to make contract: a statement, real or implied, that encourages somebody to make an agreement

7. theater performance: a theatrical performance or production

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