represented
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Depicted or portrayed: Having been shown, described, or symbolized in a particular form, often through art, language, or data.
- Acting or speaking on behalf of: Having someone serve as an agent, delegate, or advocate for a person, group, or idea.
- Constituting a symbolic or typical example: Serving as an example or embodiment of a broader category or idea.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The data is represented in the chart by different colored bars.
- She felt her concerns were not adequately represented at the meeting.
- This character represented the archetype of the tragic hero.
Advanced Usage
- "to be well/poorly represented": To have sufficient or insufficient presence or advocacy.
- Minority groups are now better represented in the media.
- "as represented by": In the manner shown or symbolized by something.
- The trend, as represented by these figures, is clearly positive.
Variants and Related Words
- Represent (verb): To depict, symbolize, or act on behalf of.
- The painting represents a scene from the myth.
- Representation (noun): The act of representing or the state of being represented.
- The sculpture is a representation of freedom.
- Representative (noun/adjective): A person who represents others; typical of a class or group.
- She is the elected representative for our district.
Synonyms
- Depicted: Shown in a picture or described in words.
- Portrayed: Represented in a work of art or literature.
- Symbolized: Stood for or represented by a symbol.
Related Phrases
- Stand for: To be a symbol for or to represent.
- The dove stands for peace.
- Act for: To perform duties on behalf of someone else.
- The lawyer will act for the defendant.
Related Idioms
- A fair representation: An accurate and unbiased depiction.
- The film offers a fair representation of the historical events.
- In representative capacity: Acting officially for another person or organization.
- He signed the document in a representative capacity.
Adjective
- represented accurately or precisely