representative

//ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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Noun

representativeSingular
representativesPlural
1

A person chosen or elected to act or speak for others, especially in a legislative assembly or organization.

She was elected as a representative to the national assembly.

2

A person who works for a company and promotes or sells its products or services.

She works as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company.

3

An example or specimen that is typical of a group or class.

This painting is a representative of the Impressionist style.

Adjective

1

Typical of a particular group, category, or type; serving as an example.

This painting is representative of the artist's early work.

2

Containing or including examples of all or most types in a group; comprehensive.

The survey included a representative sample of the population.

3

Of or relating to representation or a system of government in which people elect others to act on their behalf.

The United States has a representative democracy where citizens elect officials to make decisions.

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