representation
//ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən//
Noun
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.
The lawyer provided representation for the defendant in court.
A depiction or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way, especially in art, literature, or media.
The film's representation of historical events was criticized for being inaccurate.
A formal statement or complaint made to an authority.
The workers made a representation to management about unsafe conditions.
The presence of members from different groups in an organization or institution, especially in proportion to their numbers in the population.
The company is working to improve the representation of women in leadership positions.
A thing that stands for or symbolizes something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
The dove is a representation of peace.