transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌre-pri-ˈzent ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French representer, from Latin repraesentare, from re- + praesentare to present
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : to bring clearly before the mind : present
a book which represent s the character of early America
2. : to serve as a sign or symbol of
the flag represent s our country
3. : to portray or exhibit in art : depict
4. : to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify
a movie hero who represent s the ideals of the culture
5.
a. : to produce on the stage
b. : to act the part or role of
6.
a.
(1) : to take the place of in some respect
(2) : to act in the place of or for usually by legal right
(3) : to manage the legal and business affairs of
athletes represent ed by top lawyers and agents
b. : to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from election
7. : to describe as having a specified character or quality
represent s himself as a friend
8.
a. : to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment
b. : to point out in protest or remonstrance
9. : to serve as a specimen, example, or instance of
10.
a. : to form an image or representation of in the mind
b.
(1) : to apprehend (an object) by means of an idea
(2) : to recall in memory
11. : to correspond to in essence : constitute
intransitive verb
1. : to make representations against something : protest
2. slang : to perform a task or duty admirably : serve as an outstanding example
• rep·re·sent·able -ˈzen-tə-bəl adjective
• rep·re·sent·er noun