Representative (Noun)
Meaning 1
An advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A member of the United States House of Representatives.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
A person who represents others.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The employee union elected a representative to negotiate with management on their behalf.
- She was chosen as a representative for her school at the state debate tournament.
- The local politician was a representative for the district, serving the needs of his constituents.
- He worked as a representative for the insurance company, helping clients file claims.
- The team's captain was also their representative at the league's annual meeting.
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Meaning 4
An item of information that is typical of a class or group; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.