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noun sth that shows/describes sth ADJ. accurate, faithful, good, true | simplified | diagrammatic, graphic, pictorial, visual | symbolic | written the written representation of a spoken text | two-dimensional, etc. VERB + REPRESENTATION generate, produce There are many ways of generating a two-dimensional representation of an object. PHRASES a form/means of representation having representatives to speak/vote for you ADJ. large | increased | strong | effective | adequate | balanced, equal, fair | direct direct representation in Parliament | democratic, proportional | parliamentary, political | black, female, minority | legal | consular, diplomatic | union | employee, labour VERB + REPRESENTATION have They had a strong representation in government. | achieve, secure, win All parties won representation in the national assembly. | ensure, guarantee He claims that their electoral system ensures fair representation of all parties. | increase The party has increased its representation in Parliament. | reduce | allow sb, provide (sb with) The accused was not allowed legal representation. | get, obtain PREP. ~ by representation by a lawyer | ~ for representation for employees | ~ from representation from all parties PHRASES a system of representation formal statements ADJ. false | oral, written VERB + REPRESENTATION make | receive PREP. ~ to They may make representation to government on matters affecting their organization.
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