representation

Noun
  1. A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image (synset 105935308)
    is a type of: cognitive content, content, mental object - the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
    subtypes:
    same as: internal representation, mental representation
  2. A creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something (synset 104083958)
    is a type of: creation - an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
    subtypes:
    • adumbration - a sketchy or imperfect or faint representation
    • audiogram - a graphical representation of a person's auditory sensitivity to sound
    • copy - a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
    • cosmography - a representation of the earth or the heavens
    • creche - a representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem
    • cutaway, cutaway drawing, cutaway model - a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts
    • display, presentation - a visual representation of something
    • document - anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
    • drawing - a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
    • ecce homo - a representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns
    • effigy, image, simulacrum - a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
    • illustration - a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand
    • map - a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
    • model, simulation - representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
    • nomogram, nomograph - a graphic representation of numerical relations
    • objectification - a concrete representation of an abstract idea or principle
    • exposure, photo, photograph, pic, picture - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
    • icon, ikon, image, picture - a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
    • pieta - a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus
    • projection - the representation of a figure or solid on a plane as it would look from a particular direction
    • rubbing - representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
    • shade - a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
    • set, stage set - representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
    • station of the cross - a representation of any of the 14 stages in Christ's journey to Calvary
  3. The act of representing;
    Standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf (synset 101219989)
    is a type of: cooperation - joint operation or action
    subtypes: proportional representation - representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote
  4. The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent (synset 114023888)
    is a type of: state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    subtypes:
    • free agency - (sports) the state of a professional athlete who is free to negotiate a contract to play for any team
    • legal representation - personal representation that has legal status
    • virus - a harmful or corrupting agency
    same as: agency, delegacy
  5. A body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency (synset 108354035)
    "a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"
    is a type of: body - a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity
  6. A factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract (synset 107218048)
    "the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor"
    is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  7. A performance of a play (synset 106906924)
    is a type of: performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment
    subtypes: matinee - a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
    same as: histrionics, theatrical, theatrical performance
  8. A statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting (synset 106752531)
    "certain representations were made concerning police brutality"
    is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  9. The right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body (synset 105194979)
    is a type of: right - an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
  10. An activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent (synset 100900216)
    is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
    subtypes:

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