Definition of: representation

(rep′ri·zen·tā′shən) noun
1. The act of representing, or the state of being represented.
2. That which represents a likeness; model; picture; statue; statement; description; also, a dramatic performance.
3. The right of acting authoritatively for others, especially in a legislative body; also, the system of electing delegates to act for a constituency.
4. Representatives collectively.
5. The stage or process of mental conservation that consists in the presenting to itself by the mind of objects previously known.
6. Law The authorized acting for or in the stead of another in regard to that other's affairs.
7. A setting forth by statement or account; specifically, an argument against some object or proposal. See synonyms under IMAGE, MODEL, PICTURE. [<OF]