representative

  • 1representative — rep·re·sen·ta·tive 1 adj 1: serving to represent 2 a: standing or acting for another esp. through delegated authority an agent acting in a representative capacity b: of, based on, or constituting a government in which the people are represented… …

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  • 2Representative — Rep re*sent a*tive, n. [Cf. LL. repraesentativus.] [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, represents (anything); that which exhibits a likeness or similitude. [1913 Webster] A statute of Rumor, whispering an idiot in the ear, who was the… …

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  • 3Representative — Rep re*sent a*tive ( z?nt ? t?v), a. [Cf. F. repr?sentatif.] 1. Fitted to represent; exhibiting a similitude. [1913 Webster] 2. Bearing the character or power of another; acting for another or others; as, a council representative of the people.… …

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  • 4Representative — may refer to: *Representation *Legislator, someone who is part of a legislature *House of Representatives …

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  • 5representative — A person appointed on behalf of another to carry out the acts and formalities required by customs rules. Representatives may be either Direct or Indirect. A representative must state who they are acting on behalf of, specify the type of… …

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  • 6representative — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ chief, leading, main ▪ senior ▪ sole ▪ I was the sole representative of the committee …

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  • 7representative — I adj. representative of II n. 1) a sales representative (BE also has commercial traveller) 2) an elected representative * * * [ˌreprɪ zentətɪv] an elected representative representative of a sales representative (BE also has commercial traveller) …

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  • 8representative — representatively, adv. representativeness, n. /rep ri zen teuh tiv/, n. 1. a person or thing that represents another or others. 2. an agent or deputy: a legal representative. 3. a person who represents a constituency or community in a legislative …

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  • 9representative — 1. adjective Typical; having the same properties of interest as a larger group. Are you sure this paper is representative of your childs writing? 2. noun a) One who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation. I will …

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  • 10représentative — ● représentatif, représentative adjectif Qui possède les caractéristiques principales de l ensemble dont il relève, et peut, à ce titre, le représenter : Échantillon représentatif de la population. Qui représente une collectivité et peut négocier …

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