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