representation

英[,reprɪzen'teɪʃ(ə)n] 美['rɛprɪzɛn'teʃən]

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

2. a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

3. the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

4. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

5. a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency;

"a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"

6. 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"

7. a performance of play

8. a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting;

"certain representations were made concerning police brutality"

9. the right of being representated by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

10. an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent