representation
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
إنجليزي
~ 1900
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
action
1
speaking or acting for others
When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
مرادفات
advocacy (Emphasizes public support or argument for a cause, not always formal.)
|
agency (Focuses on the function of acting for someone, often in business contexts.)
أضداد
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
تراكيب شائعة
legal representation
|political representation
|representation in court
|representation of interests
مواضيع
law
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She provided legal representation for the accused.
- The union offers representation for all its members.
- He was chosen to give representation to the community at the meeting.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I need legal representation in court.
- She gives representation for the workers.
- The lawyer offers representation to clients.
اسم
B1
entity
2
image or portrayal of something
Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is a representation of [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
مرادفات
depiction (Usually refers to an artistic or visual portrayal.)
|
illustration (Often refers to a drawing or image used to explain something.)
أضداد
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
تراكيب شائعة
accurate representation
|visual representation
|artistic representation
|symbolic representation
مواضيع
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
أمثلة
- This painting is a faithful representation of the landscape.
- The chart is a visual representation of the data.
- Her novel gives a vivid representation of life in the city.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This photo is a representation of my family.
- The map is a representation of the country.
- The movie is a good representation of the book.
اسم
B2
state
3
inclusion of certain groups
When people from different groups are included and shown in something.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] has representation from [group]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
مرادفات
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.)
|
visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
أضداد
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
تراكيب شائعة
diverse representation
|gender representation
|minority representation
مواضيع
society
|culture
|media
|relationships
|politics
|work
أمثلة
- The film industry is working toward better representation of women and minorities.
- There is little representation of disabled people in advertising.
- Parliament now has greater representation from younger members.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The show has good representation of different cultures.
- There is no representation of old people in this ad.
- The team has equal gender representation.
اسم
formal
C1
entity
4
formal statement to authority
A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.
نمط الاستخدام:
to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
مرادفات
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.)
|
submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
أضداد
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
تراكيب شائعة
make representations
|written representation
مواضيع
law
|government
|politics
|communication
أمثلة
- They made representations to the council about the proposed building project.
- We will consider any representations before making our decision.
- Several representations were received regarding the policy change.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- We made a representation to the mayor about the park.
- She sent a written representation to the office.
- They made a representation about the noise problem.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
representation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
rep - res - ent - a - tion (٥ مقاطع)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: representation
- Plural: representation, representations
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
representations
noun
Core family
represent
verb B1
representative
noun B1
Related words
representational
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
misrepresent
verb
misrepresentation
noun
unrepresentative
adjective
Advanced or less common
representativeness
noun
تعبيرات
make representations
1/mˈeɪk ɹˌɛpɹɪzəntˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
formally express opinion to authority
To officially tell someone in power your opinion or complaint about something.
أمثلة
- Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
- The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.