representation representation /ˌrɛprəzɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. () A creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something  ( representation )
   a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
     The painting was a stunning representation of nature.
   The painting was a stunning representation of nature.
   
2. () A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image  ( internal representation , mental representation , representation )
   a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
   
3. () The act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf  ( representation )
   the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
   
4. An activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent  ( representation )
   an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
   
5. The right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body  ( representation )
   the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
   
6. A statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting  ( representation )
   a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
    Certain representations were made concerning police brutality
   certain representations were made concerning police brutality
   
7. A performance of a play  ( representation , theatrical , theatrical performance , histrionics , theatric )
   a performance of a play
   
8. A factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract  ( representation )
   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
   the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor
   
9. A body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency  ( representation )
   a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
    A Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California
   a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California
   
10. The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent  ( agency , delegacy , representation )
    the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent