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What is another word for Representation? – 273 Representation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    depiction portrayal illustration image likeness imitation mock-up simulation replica model prototype symbol emblem token embodiment personification manifestation representation exemplification typification characterization conceptualization illustration diagram picture drawing sketch painting engraving etching lithograph silhouette profile effigy statue figurine dummy mannequin puppet replica copy reproduction facsimile duplicate transcription translation interpretation explanation description definition delineation outline sketch draft blueprint plan design pattern template mold form shape figure image icon logo trademark brand stamp seal signature autograph manuscript script calligraphy handwriting orthography typography calligraphic pictorial graphic visual artistic creative imaginative symbolic figurative metaphorical allegorical satirical ironic humorous whimsical

    Meaning of Representation

    The primary meaning of the word "representation" is the act or fact of standing for or symbolizing something else, such as an idea, object, or person.

    Definitions

    • The act of representing or symbolizing something
    • * A person or thing that represents another, such as an ambassador or a symbol
    • * A statement or account of something, such as a description or explanation
    • * A dramatic or artistic performance, such as a play or a concert
    • * A legal or official action, such as a representation to a court or a government

    Etymology of Representation

    The word "representation" comes from the Old French word "representation", which is derived from the Latin word "representare", meaning "to present again" or "to show again"
    The Latin word "representare" is a combination of "re" (meaning "again") and "praesentare" (meaning "to present" or "to show")
    The word "representation" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of representing or symbolizing something

    Example Uses

    • The painting is a representation of the city's skyline
    • * The ambassador is a representation of her country's government
    • * The play is a representation of the author's experiences
    • * The lawyer made a representation to the court on behalf of her client

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    misrepresentation distortion falsification fabrication deception concealment disguise camouflage masking hiding secrecy ambiguity obscurity vagueness uncertainty confusion misinterpretation misconception misapprehension misunderstanding misperception illusion delusion hallucination fantasy fiction myth legend falsehood lie untruth inaccuracy error mistake inexactness imprecision ambiguity obscurity

    Related Nouns

    symbol emblem token image likeness imitation mock-up simulation replica model prototype figure form shape icon logo trademark brand stamp seal signature autograph manuscript script calligraphy handwriting orthography typography picture drawing sketch painting engraving etching lithograph silhouette profile effigy statue figurine dummy mannequin puppet

    Related Verbs

    represent symbolize embody personify manifest illustrate depict portray draw paint sketch engrave etch lithograph silhouette profile create design mold shape form make build construct replicate reproduce copy duplicate transcribe translate interpret explain describe define delineate outline draft blueprint plan

    Related Adjectives

    symbolic figurative metaphorical allegorical satirical ironic humorous whimsical artistic creative imaginative visual graphic pictorial calligraphic typographic orthographic manuscript handwritten autographic signed sealed stamped branded trademarked logged iconic emblematic tokenistic imitative mock simulated replica model prototypical figurative formal official legal diplomatic ambassadorial theatrical dramatic performative presentational descriptive explanatory definitional delineative outline draft blueprinted planned designed created constructed built made formed shaped