Representation - Definition

n 1: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
[syn: representation, mental representation, internal
representation]
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 [syn: representation, delegacy, agency]
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 a play [syn: theatrical performance,
theatrical, representation, histrionics]
8: a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or
protesting; "certain representations were made concerning
police brutality"
9: the right of being represented 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