ETYM French représentation, Latin representatio.
1. A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image; SYN. mental representation, internal representation.
2. A statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting.
3. A visual or tangible rendering of someone or something.
4. An activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent.
5. The act of representing; standing in for someone or some group.
6. The state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent; SYN. delegacy, agency.