representation
Collocations
38(noun.) sth that shows/describes sth
ADJ
accurate, faithful, good, true | simplified | diagrammatic, graphic, pictorial, visual | symbolic
written
The written representation of numbers using symbols makes mathematics easier to understand across different languages.
two-dimensional, etc.
VERB + REPRESENTATION
generate, produce
The artist's sketches produced a striking representation of the city's historical architecture.
PHRASES
a form/means of representation
(noun.) having representatives to speak/vote for you
ADJ
large | increased | strong | effective | adequate | balanced, equal, fair
direct
The community wanted direct representation on the school board instead of having administrators make all decisions.
democratic, proportional | parliamentary, political | black, female, minority | legal | consular, diplomatic | union | employee, labour
VERB + REPRESENTATION
have
Several community groups have representation on the new city planning committee.
achieve, secure, win
Several smaller parties achieved representation in parliament after the recent election.
ensure, guarantee
The new voting system guarantees equal representation for all communities in parliament.
increase
Women have significantly increased their representation in senior management roles over the past decade.
reduce
allow sb, provide (sb with)
The company provided employees with representation on the board of directors.
get, obtain
PREP
~ by
The defendants received fair representation by experienced attorneys throughout the trial.
~ for
The union provided strong representation for workers during the contract negotiations.
~ from
We received strong representation from local community groups at the city council meeting.
PHRASES
a system of representation
(noun.) formal statements
ADJ
false | oral, written
VERB + REPRESENTATION
make | receive
PREP
~ to
The union made a formal representation to the company about unsafe working conditions.