representative

UK
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
US
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

Translations

representativenoun
representatives
pl
UK
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
US
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
The representative from our district will be speaking at the conference.
Le représentant de notre district prendra la parole à la conférence.
Additional translations
commercialAu sens de représentant commercial ou vendeur.
députéAu sens de membre élu d’une assemblée législative.
spécimenAu sens d’exemple typique ou d’échantillon représentatif.
representativeadjective
more representative
Comp.
most representative
Super.
UK
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
US
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
The painting is representative of the artist's early work.
Cette peinture est représentative du travail de jeunesse de l'artiste.

Definitions

representativenoun
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others, especially in a legislative assembly.
The representative from our district will be speaking at the conference.
A typical example or specimen of a group, quality, or kind.
The painting is a representative of the artist's early work.
A person who represents a company or organization and sells its products or services.
The sales representative visited the client to discuss the new product line.
representativeadjective
Serving as a typical or characteristic example of something.
The painting is representative of the artist's early work.
Authorized to act or speak for others; having the authority of representation.
She attended the summit in a strictly representative capacity.
Relating to a system of government in which citizens elect people to represent their interests.
They argued that a representative democracy better safeguards minority rights.