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