HyperDic: representation

English > 10 senses of the word representation:
NOUNcognitionrepresentation, mental representation, internal representationa presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
artifactrepresentationa creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
actrepresentationthe act of representing
staterepresentation, delegacy, agencythe state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
grouprepresentationa body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
communicationrepresentationa factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
communicationrepresentation, theatrical performance, theatrical, histrionicsa performance of a play
communicationrepresentationa statement of facts and reasons made in appealing / appealing or protesting
attributerepresentationthe right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
actrepresentationan activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
representation > pronunciation
Soundsreh.prahzehntey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image.
Synonymsmental representation, internal representation
Narrowerabstractionism, unrealismA representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples
antitypeA person or thing represented or foreshadowed by a type or symbol
appearanceA mental representation
blur, fuzzA hazy or indistinct representation
concretism, concrete representationA representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms
image, mental imageAn iconic mental representation
instantiationA representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it
interpretation, reading, versionA mental representation of the meaning or significance / significance of something
memorySomething that is remembered
model, exampleA representative form or pattern
overlap, convergence, intersectionA representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
percept, perception, perceptual experienceThe representation of what is perceived
phantasmagoriaA constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
psychosexualityThe mental representation of sexual activities
schema, schemeAn internal representation of the world
stereotypeA conventional or formulaic conception or image
Broadercontent, cognitive content, mental objectThe sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
Spanishimagen mental
Catalanimatge mental
Verbsrepresentexpress indirectly by an image, form, or model
representbring forward and present to the mind
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something.
NarrowerStation of the CrossA representation of any of the 14 stages / stages in Christ's journey to Calvary
adumbrationA sketchy or imperfect or faint representation
audiogramA graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound
copyA thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
cosmographyA representation of the earth or the heavens
crecheA representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem
cutaway, cutaway drawing, cutaway modelA representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts
display, presentationA visual representation of something
documentAnything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
drawingA representation of forms or objects on a surface / surface by means of lines
ecce homoA representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns
effigy, image, simulacrumA representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
illustrationA visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject / subject / subject more pleasing or easier to understand
mapA diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
model, simulationrepresentation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
nomogram, nomographA graphic representation of numerical relations
objectificationA concrete representation of an abstract idea or principle
photograph, photo, exposure, picture, picA representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide
picture, image, icon, ikonA visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
pietaA representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus
projectionThe representation of a figure or solid on a plane as it would look from a particular direction
rubbingrepresentation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
shadeA representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
stage set, setrepresentation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
BroadercreationAn artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
Spanishfigura, representación
Catalanrepresentació
Verbsrepresentcreate an image or likeness of
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf.
Narrowerproportional representationrepresentation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote
Broadercooperationjoint operation or action
Spanishrepresentación
Catalanrepresentació
Verbsrepresentbe a delegate or spokesperson for
representbe the defense counsel for someone in a trial
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 4, state
MeaningThe state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent.
Synonymsdelegacy, agency
Narrowerfree agency(sports) the state of a professional athlete who is free to negotiate a contract to play for any team
legal representationpersonal representation that has legal status
virusA harmful or corrupting agency
BroaderstateThe way something is with respect to its main attributes
Spanishdelegación, representación
Catalandelegació, representació
Verbsrepresentbe a delegate or spokesperson for
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 5, group
MeaningA body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency.
Example"a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"
BroaderbodyA group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity
Verbsrepresentbe a delegate or spokesperson for
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 6, communication
MeaningA factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract.
Example"the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor"
BroaderstatementA message that is stated or declared
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 7, communication
MeaningA performance of a play.
Synonymstheatrical performance, theatrical, histrionics
NarrowermatineeA theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
Broaderperformance, public presentationA dramatic or musical entertainment
Verbsrepresentplay a role or part
representperform (a play) , especially on a stage
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 8, communication
MeaningA statement of facts and reasons made in appealing / appealing or protesting.
Example"certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
BroaderstatementA message that is stated or declared
Spanishdenuncia, protesta, queja
Catalandenúncia, protesta, queixa
Verbsrepresentpoint out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 9, attribute
MeaningThe right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body.
BroaderrightAn abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
Spanishrepresentación
Catalanrepresentació
English > representation: 10 senses > noun 10, act
MeaningAn activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent.
Narrowerdramatization, dramatisationA dramatic representation
figurationrepresenting figuratively as by emblem or allegory
model, modelling, modelingThe act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
pageant, pageantryAn elaborate representation of scenes from history etc
pictorial representation, picturingvisual representation as by photography or painting
schematization, schematisation, diagrammingProviding a chart or outline of a system
typificationThe act of representing by a type or symbol
BroaderactivityAny specific behavior
Spanishrepresentación
Catalanrepresentació
Verbsrepresenttake the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

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