representation
Bridgezipf 4.34Pronunciation
/ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃən/(rep-rih-zen-TAY-shun)
Part of speech
nounneutral
Chinese
代表;体现;描绘(代表某群体或将某事物以图像或符号呈现)
Definition
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone; the state of being represented; a depiction of something.
Word family
- represent/ˌreprɪˈzent/(v)代表;描绘
- representative/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/(n/adj)代表;有代表性的
Collocations
- proportional representation
- political representation
- accurate representation
- minority representation
- lack of representation
- visual representation
Examples
- 1.The lack of diversity in senior leadership is a representation problem that goes beyond aesthetics — it shapes the decisions made.
- 2.The chart provides a visual representation of how market share has shifted over the past five years.
Synonyms
- depiction/dɪˈpɪkʃən/— a portrayal
- portrayal/pɔːˈtreɪəl/— a description or depiction
- delegation/ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃən/— a group representing others
Etymology
from Latin "repraesentationem," from "repraesentare" (to present again)