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Reh-pruh-zeh-NTAY-shuhn

/ˌrɛprʌzɛˈnteɪʃʌn/

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representation

Dictionary meaning

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

Examples

  • Certain representations were made concerning police brutality.
  • The sales contract contains several representations by the vendor.

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