representative in German
representative in German is repräsentativ, Abgesandte, Abgesandter — representative means typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
representative in German
repräsentativ
Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
Abgesandte
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
Abgesandter
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
Delegierte
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
Delegierter
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
Vertreter
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
Vertreterin
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
Aussendienstler
A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
Außendienstler
A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
Gebietsrepräsentant
A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
Vertreter
A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
Delegierte
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Vertreter
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Abgesandte
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Abgesandter
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Delegierter
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Vertreterin
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Vertreter
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
Repräsentant
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
Repräsentantin
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
Vertreterin
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
Sprecher
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
Sprecherin
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
Repräsentant
Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
Vertreter
Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
What does "representative" mean?
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adjective Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
"The survey used a representative sample of the population."
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noun A person chosen or appointed to act or speak on behalf of others.
"She was elected as the local representative for her district."
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noun A person who visits or contacts potential customers on behalf of a company.
"A sales representative called about the new software package."
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representative in a sentence
- The survey used a representative sample of the population.
- This painting is representative of the artist's early work.
- She was elected as the local representative for her district.
- Each class chooses a representative to speak at the school council.
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What is "representative" in German?
"representative" in German is repräsentativ, Abgesandte, Abgesandter. representative means: Typical of a larger group; standing for the qualities of that group.
How do you use "representative" in a sentence?
Example: "The survey used a representative sample of the population." In German, "representative" is repräsentativ, Abgesandte, Abgesandter.
Are there other ways to say "representative" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "representative": repräsentativ, Abgesandte, Abgesandter, Delegierte, Delegierter, Vertreter.
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