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The act or process of presenting or depicting something in a particular way. "The film director aimed to provide an authentic representation of a historical event."

Detailed meaning of representation

It involves creating a visual, auditory, or conceptual portrayal that stands in for or symbolizes an object, idea, or concept. Representations can take various forms, such as images, symbols, words, or models, and are often used to convey information, convey meaning, or communicate complex ideas. They serve as a means of understanding and interpreting the world around us, allowing us to make sense of abstract or intangible concepts by giving them a tangible form. Representations are fundamental in fields like art, literature, mathematics, and science, where they enable us to grasp and communicate complex concepts, relationships, and phenomena. They play a crucial role in human cognition, enabling us to perceive, analyze, and communicate our experiences, knowledge, and perspectives effectively.

Example sentences containing representation

1. The artist used vibrant colors in her representation of a serene landscape. 2. The lawyer argued that the defendant's confession was not an accurate representation of the events. 3. The company hired a marketing agency to create a visually appealing representation of their brand. 4. The map provided a clear representation of the hiking trails in the national park. 5. The statue was a remarkable representation of the city's cultural heritage. 6. The painting served as a powerful representation of the artist's emotions.

History and etymology of representation

The noun ' representation ' draws its etymological roots from the Latin word 'representatio,' which is a combination of 're,' meaning 'again' or 'back,' and 'presentatio,' derived from 'praesentare,' meaning 'to present' or 'to show.' In Latin, 'representatio' signified the act of presenting something again or depicting it in a particular manner. As the term evolved into English, it retained this fundamental concept, referring to the act or process of presenting or depicting something in a specific way. The etymology of ' representation ' underscores the idea of showing or presenting something anew, emphasizing how information or concepts can be conveyed through visual, symbolic, or verbal means to convey a particular perspective or portrayal.

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1. The graph provided a visual representation of the data trends. 2. The actor's portrayal of the character was a true representation of his talent. 3. The museum displayed an extensive representation of ancient artifacts. 4. The political party claimed to be a true representation of the people's interests. 5. The teacher used a diagram as a representation to explain the complex scientific concept. 6. The painting offered a vivid representation of a sun-drenched landscape. 7. Legal representation is essential in complex court cases. 8. The sculpture provided a striking representation of human emotion. 9. The committee discussed fair representation in the election. 10. Her speech was a powerful representation of women's rights. 11. The map provides a clear representation of geographical features. 12. The movie's casting was criticized for a lack of diversity in representation . 13. The data visualization offered a graphical representation of trends. 14. Art has the power to offer abstract representation of feelings. 15. The student's project included a detailed representation of the solar system. 16. The novel's characters serve as a representation of different personality types. 17. The exhibit featured an interactive representation of ancient history. 18. In democracy, representation of the people's voices is paramount. 19. The documentary explored the media's representation of political events. 20. The museum displayed a historical representation of the local culture. 21. Accurate representation in textbooks is crucial for education. 22. The artist's portfolio showcases a wide range of artistic representations. 23. Fair representation in decision-making is essential for social justice. 24. The infographic provided a simplified representation of complex data. 25. His artwork challenged traditional representations of beauty.

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Word History

Middle English, from Anglo-French representer , from Latin repraesentare , from re- + praesentare to present

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

1564, in the meaning defined above

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What does the noun representation mean?

There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun representation , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

representation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including

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British english, u.s. english, where does the noun representation come from.

Earliest known use

Middle English

The earliest known use of the noun representation is in the Middle English period (1150—1500).

OED's earliest evidence for representation is from around 1450, in St. Elizabeth of Spalbeck .

representation is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from French. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin.

Etymons: French representation ; Latin repraesentātiōn- , repraesentātiō .

Nearby entries

• reprehensory, adj. 1576–1825
• repremiation, n. 1611
• represent, n. a1500–1635
• represent, v.¹ c1390–
• re-present, v.² 1564–
• representable, adj. & n. 1630–
• representamen, n. 1677–
• representance, n. 1565–
• representant, n. 1622–
• representant, adj. 1851–82
• representation, n.¹ c1450–
• re-presentation, n.² 1805–
• representational, adj. 1850–
• representationalism, n. 1846–
• representationalist, adj. & n. 1846–
• representationary, adj. 1856–
• representationism, n. 1842–
• representationist, n. & adj. 1842–
• representation theory, n. 1928–
• representative, adj. & n. a1475–
• representative fraction, n. 1860–

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Representation, meaning, and language

In his interview with Eve Bearne, Gunther Kress argues that literacy is “that which is about representation” (Kress, in Bearne, 2005, p. 288).  Because “literacy” implies something that is mediated through text, in my previous post I questioned the idea of what constitutes a “text.” After further consideration, I feel that  representation  is the key; therefore, for the purposes of this post I have decided to pursue  representation  a bit further.

The following two graphics provide a visual model for the way I have come to understand  representation  through various readings (most notably, those by cultural theorist Stuart Hall). Although these models represent the culmination of my understanding, I thought it would be helpful to  begin  with these models and then proceed to deconstruct and explain them throughout the post.

Model 1: Theories of Representation

Cultural theorist Stuart Hall describes  representation  as the process by which meaning is produced and exchanged between members of a culture through the use of language, signs and images which stand for or represent things (Hall, 1997).  However, there are several different theories that describe how language is used to represent the world; three of which are outlined above:  reflective, intentional  and  constructionist.

With  reflective  approach to representation, language is said to function like a mirror; it reflects the true meaning of an object, person, idea or event as it already exists in the world.  The Greek word ‘ mimesis’  is used for this purpose to describe how language imitates (or “mimics”) nature.  Essentially, the  reflective  theory proposes that language works by simply reflecting or imitating a fixed “truth” that is already present in the real world (Hall, 1997).

The  intentional  approach argues the opposite, suggesting that the speaker or author of a particular work  imposes  meaning onto the world through the use of language.  Words mean only what their author intends them to mean.  This is not to say that authors can go making up their own private languages; communication – the essence of language – depends on  shared  linguistic conventions and shared codes within a culture.  The author’s intended meanings/messages have to follow these rules and conventions in order to be shared and understood (Hall, 1997).

The  constructionist  approach (sometimes referred to as the  constructivist  approach) recognizes the social character of language and acknowledges that neither things in themselves nor the individual users of language can fix meaning (Hall, 1997).  Meaning is not inherent within an object itself, rather we  construct  meaning using  systems of representation  (concepts and signs); I will elaborate upon these systems further in my second model.  According to Hall:

“Constructivists do not deny the existence of the material world. However, it is not the material world which conveys meaning: it is the language system or whatever system we are using to represent our concepts. It is social actors who use the conceptual systems of their culture and the linguistic and other representational systems to construct meaning, to make the world meaningful and to communicate about that world meaningfully to others.” (Hall, 1997, p. 25)

There are two major variants of the constructionist approach: the  semiotic  approach, which was largely influenced by the Swiss linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, and the  discursive  approach, which is associated with French philosopher Michel Foucault.

Semiotics is the study of signs in a culture (culture  as  language), though the  semiotic  approach doesn’t consider how, when or why language is used.  Saussure believed that language was a rule-governed system that could be studied with the law-like precision of a science (deemed “structuralism”).  He called this rule-governed structure “ la langue,”  and referred to individual language  acts  as “ la parole”  (Culler, 1976).  Many found Saussure’s model appealing because they felt it offered a closed, structured, scientific approach to “the least scientific object of inquiry – culture” (Culler, 1976, p. 29).

“Saussure’s great achievement was to force us to focus on language itself, as a social fact; on the process of representation itself; on how language actually works and the role it plays in the production of meaning.  In doing so, he saved language from the status of a mere transparent medium between  things  and  meaning .  He showed, instead, that representation was a  practice .” (Hall, 1997, p. 34)

With the  semiotic  approach, in addition to words and images, objects themselves can function as signifiers in the production of meaning (Hall, 1997).  Therefore from this perspective, going back to my previous post, my little book of plant pressings may in fact be considered a  text  since each little plant was chosen as a  representative  of an entire species.  Because they were being used to  represent  certain species, it is not the actual plant clipping itself that carries the meaning, rather it is the  symbolic function  it serves in generalizing the morphology, physiology, taxonomy etc.

What Saussure failed to address, however, were questions related to  power  in language (Hall, 1997). Cultural theorists eventually rejected the idea that language could be studied with law-like precision, mainly because language doesn’t operate within a “closed” system as Saussure suggests.  In a culture, language tends to operate across larger units of analysis – narratives, statements, groups of images, and whole discourses which operate across a variety of texts and areas of knowledge (Hall, 1997).

Michel Foucault used the word “ representation ” to refer to the production of  knowledge  (rather than just meaning) through the use of  discourses  (rather than just language) (Foucault, 1980).  His conception of “discourse” was less concerned about  whether  things exist, as it was with  where  meaning comes from. Discourse is always context-dependent.

J.P. Gee uses the concept of Discourse to describe the “distinctive ways of speaking, listening, reading and writing, coupled with distinctive ways of acting, interacting, valuing, feeling, dressing, thinking, believing with other people and with various object, tools, and technologies so as to enact specific socially recognizable identities engaged in specific socially recognizable activities” (Gee, 2008, p. 155).  As Foucault suggests in  The Archaeology of Knowledge,  “nothing has meaning outside of discourse” (Foucault, 1972).

Additionally, for Foucault the formation of discourses had the potential to sustain a “regime of truth” in a particular context.  No form of thought could claim absolute truth, because “truth” was all relative; knowledge, linked to power, can  make itself true .

“Here I believe one’s point of reference should not be the great model of language (langue) and signs, but that of war and battle.  The history which bears and determines us has the form of a war rather than that of a language: relations of power not relations of meaning”  (Foucault, 1980, p. 114-115)

Model 2: Systems of Representation

Meaning is always produced within language; it is the  practice  of representation, constructed through  signifying.   As described in the previous section, the “real world” itself does not convey meaning.  Instead, meaning-making relies two different but related systems of representation:  concepts  and  language .

Concepts  are our mental representations of real-world phenomena.  They may be constructed from physical, material objects that we can perceive through our senses (e.g. a chair, a flower, a tangerine), or they may be abstract things that we cannot directly see, feel, or touch (e.g. love, war, culture).  In our minds, we organize, cluster, arrange and classify different concepts and build complex schema to describe the relations between them (Hall, 1997).

If we have a concept for something, we can say we know its  meaning , but we cannot communicate this meaning without the second system of representation:  language .   Language  can include written or spoken words, but it can also include visual images, gestures, body language, music, or other stimuli such as traffic lights (Hall, 1997).  It is important to note that  language  is completely arbitrary, often bearing little resemblance to the things to which they refer.  As Stuart Hall describes:

“Trees would not mind if we used the word SEERT – ‘trees’ written backwards – to represent the concept of them… it is not at all clear that real trees  know  that they are trees, and even less clear that they know that the word in English which represents the concept of themselves is written TREE whereas in French it is written ARBRE! As far as they are concerned, it could just as well be written COW or VACHE or indeed XYZ” (Hall, 1997, p. 21)

Codes  govern the translation between  concepts  and  language .  These codes are culturally constructed and stabilize meanings within different languages and cultures.  (Note: although meanings can be  stabilized  within a culture, they are never finally  fixed.   Social and linguistic conventions change over time as cultures evolve).

Saussure referred to  the   form , or the  language  used to refer to a concept,   as “ the signifier,”  and the corresponding  idea  it triggered in your head (the  concept ) as “ the signified .”  Together, these constituted “ the sign,”  which he argued “are members of a system and are defined in relation to the other members of that system” (Culler, 1976, p. 19).

In order to produce meaning, signifiers have to be organized into a system of  differences  (Hall, 1997).  For example, it is not the particular colours used in a traffic light that carries meaning – red, yellow, green, blue, pink, violet or vermillion are all arbitrary.  What matters instead is that they are  different  and can be distinguished from one another.  It is the  difference  between Red and Green which signifies – not the colours themselves, or even the words used to describe them (Hall, 1997).

Therefore, going back to my plant pressings dilemma, I am now inclined to argue that my book of plant clippings  is  in fact a text.  My  wild rose  clipping, for example, serves as a material “ signifier ” to represent the  concept  of “ wild rose-ness ” (the  idea ) through its physiological  differences  to the other plants contained in the book.  Meaning is made through the fact that it  represents  wild roses – even though I could have chosen any other wild rose plant from which to take my representative sample.  The book itself is transportable and no longer tied to its immediate context of production, which was an important criterion for Lankshear and Knobel’s definition.

However, after compiling this research on  representation , I have also come to understand that the  definition  of “text” is less important than its  interpretation:

“There is a necessary and inevitable imprecision about language… There is a constant  sliding of meaning  in all interpretation, a margin – something in excess of what we intend to say – in which other meanings overshadow the statement or the text; where other associations are awakened to life, giving what we say a different twist.  So interpretation becomes an essential aspect of the process by which meaning is given and taken” (Hall, 1997, p. 32-33).

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References:

Bearne, E.  (2005).  Interview with Gunther Kress.  Discourse: studies in the cultural politics of education.  26(3):287-299

Culler, J.  (1976).  Saussure.  London: Fontana.

Foucault, M.  (1972).  The Archaeology of Knowledge.  London: Tavistock.

Foucault, M.  (1980).  Power/Knowledge.  Brighton: Harvester.

Gee, J.P.  (2008).  Chapter 8: Discourses and literacies.    in Social linguistics and literacies: Ideology in discourses, 3rd edition.  London: Routledge.

Hall, S. (Ed.)  (1997). Representation: Cultural representations and signifying practices. Chapter 1: Representation, meaning and language.  London Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage in association with the Open University. pp. 15-64

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Representation Define representation. representation synonyms, representation pronunciation, representation translation, English dictionary definition of representation. n. 1. The act of representing or the state of being represented. 2. Something that represents, as: a. An image or likeness of something. b. An account or... representation representation - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free. Representation The noun 'representation' draws its etymological roots from the Latin word 'representatio,' which is a combination of 're,' meaning 'again' or 'back,' and 'presentatio,' derived from 'praesentare,' meaning 'to present' or 'to show.' In Latin, 'representatio' signified the act of presenting something again or depicting it in a particular manner. As the term evolved into English, it retained ... Represent Definition & Meaning The meaning of REPRESENT is to bring clearly before the mind : present. How to use represent in a sentence. representation, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun representation, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. representation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. visual arts (Middle English) theatre (late 1500s) philosophy (early 1600s) law (early 1600s ... Representation, meaning, and language Model 2: Systems of Representation. Meaning is always produced within language; it is the practice of representation, constructed through signifying. As described in the previous section, the "real world" itself does not convey meaning. Instead, meaning-making relies two different but related systems of representation: concepts and language. 40 Synonyms & Antonyms for REPRESENTATION Find 40 different ways to say REPRESENTATION, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com. 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