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