representative
IPA: rɛprʌzˈɛntʌtɪv
noun
- A delegate.
- Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body.
- One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity.
- (law) An heir.
- (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives.
- A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman.
- Something standing for something else.
- Something representing or standing for another; a symbol, an embodiment.
- A member of a particular class.
- Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type.
- A substitute or analogue.
adjective
- Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
- Representing, showing a likeness.
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Examples of "representative" in Sentences
- The customer is the representative.
- The house of Representatives can impeach the president or another federal official.
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