Definition of Representative
Representative
rep·re·sen·ta·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
typical or characteristic of a particular type, class, or group, providing an accurate example of it;
e.g. These questions are representative of the ones that will be on the test. They surveyed a representative sample of the population.
(adjective)
serving as a reasonable portrayal or representation of something;
e.g. The events in movies are not representative of real life.
(adjective)
consisting of people who have been elected by a wider group to speak or act on their behalf, or based on such a system;
e.g. The law was written by a representative assembly in the state government.
(noun)
a person who is selected by a group to speak or act on their behalf, especially in the context of government or business/commercial activities;
e.g. She was elected as the representative of the state. He works as a sales representative in the company.
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