representation
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1900
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
action
1
speaking or acting for others
When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
advocacy (Emphasizes public support or argument for a cause, not always formal.)
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agency (Focuses on the function of acting for someone, often in business contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
legal representation
|political representation
|representation in court
|representation of interests
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|politics
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need legal representation in court.
- She gives representation for the workers.
- The lawyer offers representation to clients.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
image or portrayal of something
Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is a representation of [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
accurate representation
|visual representation
|artistic representation
|symbolic representation
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
state
3
inclusion of certain groups
When people from different groups are included and shown in something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] has representation from [group]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.)
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visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
diverse representation
|gender representation
|minority representation
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|culture
|media
|relationships
|politics
|work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The show has good representation of different cultures.
- There is no representation of old people in this ad.
- The team has equal gender representation.
ਨਾਂਵ
formal
C1
entity
4
formal statement to authority
A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.)
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submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
make representations
|written representation
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|government
|politics
|communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
representation
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
rep - res - ent - a - tion (5 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: representation
- Plural: representation, representations
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
- The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.