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representative
UK /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ US /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
noun 5adj 2
Definitions
adj
1
Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
THE POCKET ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRITISH STEAM LOCOMOTIVES. By O. S. Nock. Blandford Press. 18s. Mr. Nock, he remarks in his preface, was "incredulous" when the idea of this book of 192 colour gravure illustrations of a representative collection of British steam locomotives from Locomotion to BR's Evening Star was broached to him.
If you took all the fools out of the legislature, it wouldn't be a representative body anymore.
2
Representing, showing a likeness.
Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?
the representative faculty of the human imagination
noun
1
A delegate.
She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.
Each vessel in the Fleet has the right to send representatives to the Conclave aboard the flagship. The number of representatives is based on crew size. Larger clans, with bigger ships and more votes, form the cores of political blocs. Opposition comes from the Outriders' Coalition, with delegates from thousands of smaller ships.
2
A delegate.
I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.
3
A delegate.
This pathetic remonstrance had the desired effect upon his representative, who spared no pains to fulfill the request of the deceased […].
4
A delegate.
All representatives face re-election every two years.
5
A delegate.
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