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Noun (10 meanings)
1. a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image.
representation, mental representation, internal representation
representation is a type of:
- content, cognitive content, mental object (noun) - the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
types of representation:
- abstractionism, unrealism (noun) - a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples
- antitype (noun) - a person or thing represented or foreshadowed by a type or symbol
- appearance (noun) - a mental representation
- blur, fuzz (noun) - a hazy or indistinct representation
- concretism, concrete representation (noun) - a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms
- image, mental image (noun) - an iconic mental representation
- instantiation (noun) - a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it
- interpretation, reading, version (noun) - a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
- memory (noun) - something that is remembered
- model, example (noun) - a representative form or pattern
- overlap, convergence, intersection (noun) - a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- percept, perception, perceptual experience (noun) - the representation of what is perceived
- phantasmagoria (noun) - a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
- psychosexuality (noun) - the mental representation of sexual activities
- schema, scheme (noun) - an internal representation of the world
- stereotype (noun) - a conventional or formulaic conception or image
representation is derivationally related to:
2. a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something.
representation is a type of:
- creation (noun) - an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
types of representation:
- Station of the Cross (noun) - a representation of any of the 14 stages in Christ's journey to Calvary
- adumbration (noun) - a sketchy or imperfect or faint representation
- audiogram (noun) - a graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound
- copy (noun) - a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
- cosmography (noun) - a representation of the earth or the heavens
- creche (noun) - a representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem
- cutaway, cutaway drawing, cutaway model (noun) - a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts
- display, presentation (noun) - a visual representation of something
- document (noun) - anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
- drawing (noun) - a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
- ecce homo (noun) - a representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns
- effigy, image, simulacrum (noun) - a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
- illustration (noun) - a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand
- map (noun) - a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
- model, simulation (noun) - representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
- nomogram, nomograph (noun) - a graphic representation of numerical relations
- objectification (noun) - a concrete representation of an abstract idea or principle
- photograph, photo, exposure, picture, pic (noun) - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide
- picture, image, icon, ikon (noun) - a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
- pieta (noun) - a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus
- projection (noun) - the representation of a figure or solid on a plane as it would look from a particular direction
- rubbing (noun) - representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
- shade (noun) - a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
- stage set, set (noun) - representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
representation is derivationally related to:
3. the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf.
representation is a type of:
- cooperation (noun) - joint operation or action
types of representation:
- proportional representation (noun) - representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote
representation is derivationally related to:
4. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent.
representation is a type of:
- state (noun) - the way something is with respect to its main attributes
types of representation:
- free agency (noun) - (sports) the state of a professional athlete who is free to negotiate a contract to play for any team
- legal representation (noun) - personal representation that has legal status
- virus (noun) - a harmful or corrupting agency
representation is derivationally related to:
5. a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency.
Example:
- “a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California”
6. a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract.
Example:
- “the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor”
representation is a type of:
- statement (noun) - a message that is stated or declared
7. a performance of a play.
theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionics
representation is a type of:
- performance, public presentation (noun) - a dramatic or musical entertainment
types of representation:
- matinee (noun) - a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
representation is derivationally related to:
- to act, play, represent (verb) - play a role or part
- histrionic, melodramatic (adjective) - characteristic of acting or a stage performance
- to stage, present, represent (verb) - perform (a play), especially on a stage
- theatrical (adjective) - suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater
8. a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting.
Example:
- “certain representations were made concerning police brutality”
9. the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body.
representation is a type of:
- right (noun) -
10. an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent.
representation is a type of:
- activity (noun) - any specific behavior
types of representation:
- dramatization, dramatisation (noun) - a dramatic representation
- figuration (noun) - representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory
- model, modelling, modeling (noun) - the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
- pageant, pageantry (noun) - an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc
- pictorial representation, picturing (noun) - visual representation as by photography or painting
- schematization, schematisation, diagramming (noun) - providing a chart or outline of a system
- typification (noun) - the act of representing by a type or symbol
representation is derivationally related to:
- to represent, stand for, correspond (verb) - take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to