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representation

[rep-ri-zen-tay-shuhn, -zuhn-] / ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən- /




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When scientists compared the measurements with a reference digital elevation model, a detailed representation of the ice sheet's surface, the satellite's observations closely matched the existing data.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

He created The Mitte Foundation as well, to support philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, using his platform "to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities", Reilly said.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

"I'd like a piece of New York to represent my living space, like as a representation of me," Ijeoma said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

As an Indian American comedian, he knows there is a spotlight of cultural representation on him, which he notes in the special and even makes fun of.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Dr. Dadoo, president of the Transvaal Indian Congress, castigated the restrictions and dismissed the offer of parliamentary representation as “a spurious offer of a sham franchise.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

There are also more positive representations of angry women in the media.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

"These and other representations concerning Rush's military and academic accomplishments were false," the plea deal filing states.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

This emerging language, known as “neuralese,” is drifting toward incomprehensibility because training an AI to arrive at the correct answer incentivizes them to use representations that span languages, mathematics and other disciplines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Elsewhere representations of women cleave to gender stereotypes focusing on their roles in home and their clothing.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

“It’s a drawing of a pipe. Get it? All representations of a thing are inherently abstract. It’s very clever.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green




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