Collocations for representation - noun
1. sth that shows/describes sth
ADJ.
accurate, faithful, good, true | simplified | diagrammatic, graphic, pictorial, visual | symbolic | written
the written representation of a spoken text
the written representation of a spoken text
two-dimensional, etc.
VERB + REPRESENTATION
generate, produce
There are many ways of generating a two-dimensional representation of an object.
There are many ways of generating a two-dimensional representation of an object.
PHRASES
a form/means of representation
2. having representatives to speak/vote for you
ADJ.
large | increased | strong | effective | adequate | balanced, equal, fair | direct
direct representation in Parliament
direct representation in Parliament
democratic, proportional | parliamentary, political | black, female, minority | legal | consular, diplomatic | union | employee, labour
VERB + REPRESENTATION
have
They had a strong representation in government.
They had a strong representation in government.
achieve, secure, win
All parties won representation in the national assembly.
All parties won representation in the national assembly.
ensure, guarantee
He claims that their electoral system ensures fair representation of all parties.
He claims that their electoral system ensures fair representation of all parties.
increase
The party has increased its representation in Parliament.
The party has increased its representation in Parliament.
reduce | allow sb, provide (sb with)
The accused was not allowed legal representation.
The accused was not allowed legal representation.
get, obtain
PREP.
~ by
representation by a lawyer
representation by a lawyer
~ for
representation for employees
representation for employees
~ from
representation from all parties
representation from all parties
PHRASES
a system of representation
3. formal statements
ADJ.
false | oral, written
VERB + REPRESENTATION
make | receive
PREP.
~ to
They may make representation to government on matters affecting their organization.
They may make representation to government on matters affecting their organization.