representing

word · lemma: represent

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/
rep-ri-ZEN-ting
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/
rep-ri-ZEN-ting

Definition

Describes the act of speaking, acting, or standing for someone or something, or showing something in a particular way.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal and business contexts: 'representing a company' or 'representing a client'. Can also mean showing something through a symbol or image. Use '-ing' when describing an ongoing action. Not the same as 'presenting' (delivering information).

Spanish: representarPortuguese (BR): representarPortuguese (PT): representarChinese (Simplified): 代表Chinese (Traditional): 代表Hindi: प्रतिनिधित्व करनाArabic: يمثلBengali: প্রতিনিধিত্ব করা - উপস্থাপন করাRussian: представлятьJapanese: 代表しているVietnamese: đại diệnKorean: 대표하고 있다Turkish: temsil etmekUrdu: نمائندگی کرناIndonesian: mewakili - mewakili sebagai

Example Sentences

She is representing her class in the student council.

basic

This flag is representing the country.

basic

He is representing our team in the competition.

basic

Thanks for representing us at the meeting yesterday.

natural

The lawyer is representing several clients in court this month.

natural

These numbers are representing the city’s population growth over time.

natural