representative
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
🇺🇸 US
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A delegate.
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Meaning 2 · noun
Something standing for something else.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Representing, showing a likeness.
“Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?”
How this word is used
- Everyday “Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?”
- Academic “In academic writing, “representative” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “representative” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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