representation
Pronunciation:
/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
Definitions
That which represents something else.
Example: The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body.
The act of representing.
Example: We are no longer happy with your representation of our company at trade events.
The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court.
Example: People who cannot afford representation are eligible for government assistance.
The ability to elect a representative to speak on one's behalf in government; the role of this representative in government.
Example: The lack of representation in the British parliament was one of the main factors behind the American Revolution.