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representation

gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzɛntˈeɪʃən/
B1 Engelska
~ 1900
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv B1 action
1

speaking or acting for others

When a person speaks or acts for another person, group, or idea.

Användningsmönster: [someone] gives representation to [someone/something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'representation' with 'present', which means to show or give something rather than to act on behalf of someone.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
self-representation (When someone represents themselves without another person acting for them.)
Ordkombinationer
legal representation |political representation |representation in court |representation of interests
Teman
law |politics |business |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • I need legal representation in court.
  • She gives representation for the workers.
  • The lawyer offers representation to clients.
Substantiv B1 entity
2

image or portrayal of something

Something that shows or describes what another thing is like.

Användningsmönster: [something] is a representation of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'representation' with 'present', which refers to giving or showing in real time, not creating an image or description.
Synonymer
depiction (Usually refers to an artistic or visual portrayal.) | illustration (Often refers to a drawing or image used to explain something.)
Antonymer
misrepresentation (An incorrect or false depiction of something.)
Ordkombinationer
accurate representation |visual representation |artistic representation |symbolic representation
Teman
art |media |communication |arts_entertainment
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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.
Substantiv B2 state
3

inclusion of certain groups

When people from different groups are included and shown in something.

Användningsmönster: [something] has representation from [group]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may think 'representation' only means acting for someone, but here it means being included and visible.
Synonymer
inclusion (Focuses more broadly on actively including all groups.) | visibility (Emphasizes being seen or represented publicly.)
Antonymer
exclusion (Leaving certain groups out entirely.)
Ordkombinationer
diverse representation |gender representation |minority representation
Teman
society |culture |media |relationships |politics |work
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The show has good representation of different cultures.
  • There is no representation of old people in this ad.
  • The team has equal gender representation.
Substantiv formal C1 entity
4

formal statement to authority

A formal message sent to someone in power to share an opinion or complaint.

Användningsmönster: to make representations to [authority] about [issue]
Synonymer
petition (Usually a formal request signed by many people.) | submission (A formal document presented for consideration.)
Antonymer
withdrawal (The act of taking back a formal statement or request.)
Ordkombinationer
make representations |written representation
Teman
law |government |politics |communication
Exempel
  • 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.
Exempel för inlärare
  • 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/
Stavelser och betoning
rep - res - ent - a - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: representation
  • Plural: representation, representations
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck

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.

Exempel
  • Residents plan to make representations to the city council about road safety.
  • The company made representations against the proposed tax increase.

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