representation

Everyday

1. A picture, model or sign that shows or stands for something. tree →
2. Having someone to speak or act for you: «legal representation». tree →
3. Being included and shown fairly: «representation of girls in sport». tree →
4. (maths) A way of showing a number or data: «a bar chart representation». tree →
5. (formal) representations A formal statement or complaint. tree →

In the lessons

In maths, pupils draw a representation of a fraction, bar model or number line. In history and citizenship, «no taxation without representation»; MPs give representation to their area. In art, a painting is a representation of a scene. Phrases: «a visual representation», «legal representation», «fair representation».

Examples

• Draw a representation of 3/4 using a shape. tree →
• The map is a representation of our town. tree →
• Every person has the right to legal representation. tree →
• The class wanted better representation of girls in the football team. tree →
• The statue is a representation of a famous queen. tree →
• A bar chart is a clear representation of the data. tree →
• And this is a representation of human nature. tree →

Note

Verb «represent», noun for a person «representative». Countable for pictures or models, uncountable for the idea of speaking for people. In maths, a «representation» shows the same value in a different form: 0.5, ½ and 50% are representations of one number.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Sefer Yetzirah, this is the way the Sefirot (the ten numbers) are shown or pictured, and the Ninth Path is said to correct that picture. In the primary lessons: In maths, pupils draw a representation of a fraction, bar model or number line. In history and citizenship, «no taxation without representation»; MPs give representation to their area. In art, a painting is a representation of a scene. Phrases: «a visual representation», «legal representation», «fair representation».

Examples

• The Ninth Path is the Pure intelligence so called because it purifies the Numerations, it proves and corrects the designing of their representation, and disposes their unity with which they are combined without diminution or division. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) tree →

Note

Verb «represent», noun for a person «representative». Countable for pictures or models, uncountable for the idea of speaking for people. In maths, a «representation» shows the same value in a different form: 0.5, ½ and 50% are representations of one number.