representation
noun/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #2,659 most common English word
Meaning
The act of showing or standing for something; an image or symbol of it.
Example sentence
The painting served as a vivid representation of the artist's emotions.
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