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Each class had representation on the student council.
What does Representation mean?
Representation means speaking or acting on behalf of a person or group.
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Representation means speaking or acting on behalf of a person or group.
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Representation in a sentence
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The clubs asked for representation at the planning meeting.
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Choosing someone to share our ideas gave our group representation in the discussion.
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Practice 1
Which meaning fits representation?
Representation means speaking or acting on behalf of a person or group.
Practice 2
How can a class have representation at a council meeting?
Someone speaking for the class gives it a voice in the meeting.
Practice 3
Our club wanted ___ when the school planned the fair.
Representation means speaking or acting on behalf of a person or group.
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rep · ri · zen · tay · shun · strongest beat: tay
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WordRepresentation.
Partnoun.
MeaningRepresentation means speaking or acting on behalf of a person or group.
ExampleExample: Each class had representation on the student council.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rep · ri · zen · tay · shun
- Strongest beat
- tay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tay.
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Word family
Representation word family
Base word
representation
verb
represent
To speak or act on behalf of someone.
noun
representative
A person who speaks or acts for a group.
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