Pronunciation: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
noun a person or thing that represents someone or something
A1 The representative from the company will be arriving shortly.
A2 The student council representative spoke on behalf of the class.
B1 The union representative negotiated with management for better working conditions.
B2 The diplomatic representative attended the peace talks on behalf of their country.
C1 The elected representative addressed the parliament on important policy issues.
C2 The legal representative advised the client on their rights and options in the case.
adjective typical of a class, group, or body of opinion
A1 My representative sample of candies includes chocolate, gummy bears, and lollipops.
A2 The student council elected a representative to speak on behalf of the class.
B1 The survey results are considered representative of the entire population.
B2 The painting is a representative example of the artist's unique style.
C1 The ambassador acted as a representative of their country during the negotiations.
C2 The committee selected a representative to present their findings to the board of directors.
formal The company's representative will be attending the meeting to discuss the new product line.
informal Our rep will be at the meeting to talk about the new products.
slang The company's rep will be there to chat about the new stuff.
figurative The spokesperson acts as a representative for the company in all public matters.
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