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representation (C1)

カタカナ: レプレゼンテーション

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

The act of standing for or acting on behalf of someone or something, or a visual/symbolic portrayal of an idea, person, or object.

意味: 誰かや何かの代わりを務めること、あるいはアイデア、人物、対象を視覚的・象徴的に表現すること。

The election results showed a clear lack of representation for minority groups. — The election results showed a clear lack of representation for minority groups.
Her artwork is a representation of the beauty she sees in everyday life. — Her artwork is a representation of the beauty she sees in everyday life.

Japanese translations of Representation:

representation of (prepositional phrase): Something that stands for or symbolizes something else. — "The painting is a representation of the artist's childhood memories."
fair representation (collocation): An accurate and just proportion or number of people or things. — "The new law aims to provide fair representation for all voters."
lack of representation (collocation): Absence or insufficiency of being represented. — "The community protested the lack of representation in local government."