representation
intermediateB2/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnteɪʃən/ · rep-re-sen-ta-tion
The act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something.
Meanings
The act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something.
کسی شخص یا چیز کی طرف سے بولنے یا عمل کرنے کا عمل۔
نمائندگی
numayindagi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- artistic representation
- political representation
- legal representation
Example Sentences
The representation of historical events in movies can shape public perception.
تاریخی واقعات کی فلموں میں نمائندگی عوامی تصور کو تشکیل دے سکتی ہے۔
Tareekhi waqiat ki filmon mein numayindagi awami tasavvur ko tashkeel de sakti hai.
She was elected for her representation of the local community's interests.
اسے مقامی کمیونٹی کے مفادات کی نمائندگی کے لیے منتخب کیا گیا۔
Usay maqami community ke mafaadaat ki numayindagi ke liye muntakhib kiya gaya.
The legal representation was crucial for the outcome of the trial.
قانونی نمائندگی مقدمے کے نتیجے کے لیے اہم تھی۔
Qanooni numayindagi muqadme ke nateeje ke liye ahm thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'representative' who stands in for you.
Picture a spokesperson standing in front of a crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چہرے پر جو نمایاں ہے، کیا وہ حقیقت ہے؟ کیا ہے اس دکھاوے میں، کوئی آہنگ ہے؟
Chehre par jo numayan hai, kya woh haqeeqat hai? Kya hai is dikhaway mein, koi aahng hai?
What is prominent on the face, is it the truth? What melody does this façade hold?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آنجنبی کی زبان کا جھکاؤ دیکھ کر سمجھو۔
Aanjanbi ki zuban ka jhukao dekh kar samjho.
Understand by the tilt of a stranger's tongue.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "repraesentatio" — to present again
First known use: 14th century
The word 'representation' originates from the Latin word 'repraesentatio', which means to show or present again. Over time, it has evolved in English to refer to the act of representing or depicting something.