1. A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
   "The architect's mental representation of the building guided his design process"; "His internal representation of the city was based on childhood memories";
   - mental representation, internal representation
    
2. A creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
   "The artist's representation of the landscape captured its essence"
    
3. The act of representing; standing in for someone (or some group) and speaking with authority on their behalf
   "The lawyer's representation of her client was vigorous and effective"
    
4. The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
   "The lawyer acted in representation of her client";
   - delegacy, agency
    
5. A body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
   "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"
    
6. The right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
   "The colonists demanded representation in Parliament"
    
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 statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
   "certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
    
9. An activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
   "The actor's portrayal was a faithful representation of the historical figure"
    
10. Proportional presence, especially of minority groups
    "The company improved representation of women in management"

Derived forms: representations

Type of: activity, body, cognitive content, content, cooperation, creation, mental object, right, state, statement

Encyclopedia: Representation