representation
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
Englisch
~ 1900
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
action
1
speaking or acting for others
When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
Synonyme
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.)
Antonyme
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
Wortverbindungen
legal representation
|political representation
|representation in court
|representation of interests
Themen
law
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I need legal representation in court.
- She gives representation for the workers.
- The lawyer offers representation to clients.
Nomen
B1
entity
2
image or portrayal of something
Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is a representation of [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
Synonyme
depiction (Usually refers to an artistic or visual portrayal.)
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illustration (Often refers to a drawing or image used to explain something.)
Antonyme
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
Wortverbindungen
accurate representation
|visual representation
|artistic representation
|symbolic representation
Themen
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Nomen
B2
state
3
inclusion of certain groups
When people from different groups are included and shown in something.
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] has representation from [group]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
Synonyme
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.)
|
visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
Antonyme
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
Wortverbindungen
diverse representation
|gender representation
|minority representation
Themen
society
|culture
|media
|relationships
|politics
|work
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The show has good representation of different cultures.
- There is no representation of old people in this ad.
- The team has equal gender representation.
Nomen
formal
C1
entity
4
formal statement to authority
A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.
Verwendungsmuster:
to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
Synonyme
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.)
|
submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
Antonyme
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
Wortverbindungen
make representations
|written representation
Themen
law
|government
|politics
|communication
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Grammatik
Grundform
representation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
Silben & Betonung
rep - res - ent - a - tion (5 Silben)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: representation
- Plural: representation, representations
Wortfamilie
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
Ausdrücke
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.
Beispiele
- Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
- The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.