Representation

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of representation

noun a statement or account made to influence opinion or action

Example Sentences

A1 A good representation of a cat is a drawing or a photograph.

A2 In this painting, the artist used colors as a representation of emotions.

B1 The chart provides a clear representation of the data collected.

B2 The sculpture is a beautiful representation of the artist's talent.

C1 The film offers a powerful representation of the struggles faced by refugees.

C2 Her novel is a thought-provoking representation of societal issues.

Examples of representation in a Sentence

formal The lawyer argued that the defendant's representation in court was inadequate.

informal I don't think the painting is an accurate representation of the landscape.

slang His Instagram feed is just a representation of his perfect life, not reality.

figurative The artist used abstract shapes as a representation of emotions in her artwork.

Grammatical Forms of representation

• past tense: represented
• plural: representations
• comparative: more representative
• superlative: most representative
• present tense: represent
• future tense: will represent
• perfect tense: have represented
• continuous tense: is representing
• singular: representation
• positive degree: representative
• infinitive: to represent
• gerund: representing
• participle: represented

Origin and Evolution of representation

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'representation' originated from the Latin word 'repraesentatio', which means 'a bringing back, restoration, or reestablishment'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'representation' evolved to encompass a broader meaning of acting or speaking on behalf of someone or something, as well as the concept of depicting or portraying something in a visual or symbolic way.