rep·re·sen·ta·tion 
/ˌrɛprɪˌzɛnˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural rep·re·sen·ta·tions /ˌrɛprɪˌzɛnˈteɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : a person or group that speaks or acts for or in support of another person or group
▪ He had no legal representation [=he did not have a lawyer] during the trial. ▪ Each state has equal representation in the Senate. — see also proportional representation 2 [count] : something (such as a picture or symbol) that stands for something else
▪ The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds. 3 [count] : a painting, sculpture, etc., that is created to look like a particular thing or person
▪ carved representations of flowers 4 [noncount] : the act of presenting or describing a person or thing in a particular way
▪ the film's heroic representation of America ▪ We discussed the representation of women in Jane Austen's novels. 5 [count] formal a : a statement made to influence the opinions or actions of others
▪ Her representation of the situation was very confusing. ▪ He was accused of making false representations.
b chiefly Brit : a formal and official complaint about something
▪ Our ambassador has made representations to their government.
▪ He had no legal representation [=he did not have a lawyer] during the trial. ▪ Each state has equal representation in the Senate. — see also proportional representation
▪ The letters of the alphabet are representations of sounds.
▪ carved representations of flowers
▪ the film's heroic representation of America ▪ We discussed the representation of women in Jane Austen's novels.
▪ Her representation of the situation was very confusing. ▪ He was accused of making false representations.
b chiefly Brit : a formal and official complaint about something
▪ Our ambassador has made representations to their government.
