representation
0 antonyms and opposites of representation, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act of representing something, or something that stands in for something else.
How to use representation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin repraesentatio, built on repraesentare ("to present again") — the noun form of "represent."
Full origin of representation →Frequently asked questions
What does “representation” mean?
The word “representation” means the act of representing something, or something that stands in for something else. In plain terms, standing in for, or the fair depiction of, someone or something.
How do you pronounce “representation”?
“Representation” is pronounced rehp-ruh-zehn-TAY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “representation” in a sentence?
Here is “representation” used in a sentence: “The map is a simplified representation of the coastline.”
What part of speech is “representation”?
“Representation” is a noun.
Where does the word “representation” come from?
The word “representation” comes from Latin. From Latin repraesentatio, built on repraesentare ("to present again") — the noun form of "represent.".
Is “representation” a common word?
“Representation” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “representation” have?
“Representation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of representing something, or something that stands in for something else.
What is the difference between representation and depiction?
Both involve standing in for or portraying something, but depiction usually refers specifically to showing something in a picture or description. Representation is broader and can also cover standing in for someone, as in legal or political representation.
What is proportional representation?
Proportional representation is a voting system in which the number of seats a party wins reflects its share of the total vote. Here representation carries its political sense of standing in for a group of people.