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Collocations for representation - noun

1. sth that shows/describes sth

ADJECTIVE

accurate, faithful, good, true
inaccurate
simplified
stereotypical
diagrammatic, graphic, graphical, photographic, pictorial, schematic, visual
two-dimensional, etc.
written
the written representation of a spoken text
artistic, cinematic, fictional, literary
artistic representations of the parent/child relationship
media
contemporary media representations of youth
abstract, symbolic
literal, realistic
a realistic cinematic representation of the Depression

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VERB + representation

create, generate, produce
There are many ways of generating a two-dimensional representation of an object.
offer, present
The film offers a realistic representation of life in rural Spain.
show
a book showing graphic representations of the periodic table

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PHRASES

a form of representation, a means of representation

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2. having representatives to speak/vote for you

ADJECTIVE

broad, large
The task force had broad representation with members drawn from different departments.
increased
strong
effective
adequate
balanced, equal, fair
disproportionate
direct
direct representation in Parliament
democratic, proportional
collective
Textile workers wanted collective representation.
parliamentary, political
black, female, minority
legal
diplomatic
union
employee

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VERB + representation

have
They had a strong representation in government.
be entitled to
Whether guilty or innocent, we are still entitled to legal representation.
achieve, secure, win
All parties won representation in the national assembly.
ensure, guarantee
He claims that their electoral system ensures fair representation of all parties.
increase
The party has increased its representation in Parliament.
reduce
allow sb, provide (sb with)
The accused was not allowed legal representation.
seek
workers that seek union representation
Sanchez is now seeking legal representation.
get, obtain

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PREPOSITION

representation by
representation by a lawyer
representation for
representation for employees
representation from
representation from all parties
representation on
shareholder representation on the boards of directors

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PHRASES

a system of representation

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3. (representations) (formal, esp. BrE) formal statements

ADJECTIVE

false
oral, written

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VERB + REPRESENTATIONS

make
receive

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PREPOSITION

representation to
They may make representations to government on matters affecting their organization.

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