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Webster 1913 Edition
Representation
Repˊre-sen-ta′tion
(-z?n-t?′sh?n)
, Noun.
[F.
repr[GREEK]sentation
, L. representatio
.] 1.
The act of representing, in any sense of the verb.
2.
That which represents.
Specifically: (a)
A likeness, a picture, or a model;
as, a
. representation
of the human face, or figure, and the like(b)
A dramatic performance;
as, a theatrical
representation
; a representation
of Hamlet. (c)
A description or statement;
as, the
. representation
of an historian, of a witness, or an advocate(d)
The body of those who act as representatives of a community or society;
as, the
. representation
of a State in Congress(e)
(Insurance Law)
Any collateral statement of fact, made orally or in writing, by which an estimate of the risk is affected, or either party is influenced.
3.
The state of being represented.
Syn. – Description; show; delineaton; portraiture; likeness; resemblance; exhibition; sight.
Webster 1828 Edition
Representation
REPRESENTA'TION
, n.1.
The act of representing, describing or showing.2.
That which exhibits by resemblance; image, likeness, picture or statue; as representations of God.3.
Any exhibition of the form or operations of a thing by something resembling it. A map is a representation of the world or a part of it. The terrestrial globe is a representation of the earth. An orrery is a representation of the planets and their revolutions.4.
Exhibition, as of a play on the stage.5.
Exhibition of a character in theatrical performance.6.
Verbal description; statement of arguments or facts in narration, oratory, debate, petition, admonition, &c.; as the representation of a historian, of a witness or an advocate.7.
The business of acting as a substitute for another; as the representation of a nation in a legislative body.8.
Representatives, as a collective body. It is expedient to have an able representation in both houses of congress.9.
Public exhibition.10.
The standing in the place of another, as an heir, or in the right of taking by inheritance.Definition 2024
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See also: representation
French
Noun
représentation f (plural représentations)
- representation
- the act or an instance of showing or presenting