Meaning & use
representation
The act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone, or a depiction of something in words, images, or symbols.
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The union provided legal representation for workers filing safety complaints.
The mural offers a striking representation of the city's immigrant history.
A note on using this word
Representation can mean acting on someone's behalf, as in legal or political representation, or depicting something artistically.
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