representation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of representing or depicting something; the thing so represented.

  - "The painting is a representation of the Mona Lisa."
  - "The actor gave a powerful representation of the character."

• Noun

  A person or thing that represents or stands for something else.

  - "The statue of liberty is a representation of freedom."
  - "John is the spokesperson and representation of the company."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780327"

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Synonyms

likeness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with representation
presentment , repentment , department

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Variants

List of all variants of representation that leads to same result
representation , representational , representationally , representations , re-present , re-presentation , re-presentations , re-presented , re-presenting , re-presents , proportional representation , proportional representations , self-representation , self-representations

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Forms

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represents, representation, represented, representative

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Etymology

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From Old French 'representer', from 'repraesentare', from 're-' meaning 'back' and 'praesentare' meaning 'to present'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'representation' is used in various fields, including law, politics, and mathematics.

2. The term 'representation' is derived from the Latin word 'praesentare', which means 'to present'.

3. In mathematics, a representation of a group is a homomorphism from the group to a more familiar group, such as the group of complex numbers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symbolism: Representation often involves the use of symbols to convey meaning.

2. Iconography: The study of the symbolism and meanings of images and representations.

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Culture

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Representation has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and politics. In art, it can refer to a physical manifestation of an idea or concept. In literature, it can refer to a character or symbol that represents an idea or theme. In politics, it can refer to the fair and accurate depiction of diverse groups and perspectives in media and government.

How to Memorize "representation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a painting or image that represents an idea or concept.
   - Imagine a person or thing standing in for another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea or concept it represents.
   - Connect the word with a person or thing that represents it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-E-P-R-E-S-E-N-T to remember the definitions: Represents, Entity, Person, Picture, Example, Symbol, Essence, Nature, Thing.

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