representation

representation[ ,reprizen'teiʃən ]

• n.
  • a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

    同义词：mental representationinternal representation

  • a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
  • the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
  • the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

    同义词：delegacyagency

  • a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

    "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"

  • a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

    "the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor"

  • a performance of play

    同义词：theatrical performancetheatricalhistrionics

  • a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

    "certain representations were made concerning police brutality"

  • the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
  • an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent