representation (n.)

  1. a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

    [ Syn: mental representation , internal representation ]

  2. an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

  3. a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

  4. the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

  5. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

    [ Syn: delegacy , agency ]

  6. a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency; a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California'

  7. 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'

  8. a performance of a play

    [ Syn: theatrical performance , theatrical , histrionics ]

  9. a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting; certain representations were made concerning police brutality'

  10. the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

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