representation.

1. The depiction or expression of something through words, images, symbols or models.

2. The acting or speaking on behalf of others.

3. A statement or assertion made to another party, especially in a formal transaction.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• representation of a process
• visual representation

On the page

The representation of the process omitted a feedback stage.

The visual representation preserved sequence but not scale.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Usually uncountable; singular representation and plural representations for depictions or formal statements. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: explicit explanation, scope and categorization, proof and interpretation, philosophical foundations. Disciplines: academic writing, formal reasoning, philosophy. Commonness: moderately common.