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representation
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noun
1 [U,C] the act of presenting sb/sth in a particular way; something that shows or describes sth:
the negative representation of single mothers in the media * The snake swallowing its tail is a representation of infinity.
2 [U] the fact of having representatives who will speak or vote for you or on your behalf:
The green movement lacks effective representation in Parliament. * The accused was not allowed legal representation.
seealsoPROPORTIONALREPRESENTATION
3 (representations) [pl.] (formal, especially BrE) formal statements made to sb in authority, especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest:
We have made representations to the prime minister, but without success.