representative

US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

UK /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/

A2TOEIC
n.NounTypical example of a particular category
That tree in the park is representative of oaks
adj.AdjectiveActing or speaking for other people
Sue voted for the representative member of her political party
n.NounPolitician who acts on behalf of the people
Sue did not vote for the representative of her political party
n.NounA person who acts as an agent or sales person
Greg took a job as a sales representative of the soda company
adj.AdjectiveTypical of a particular group or thing
Doug's opinion was representative of all of the students
n.NounA person who represents a company or organization.
The company has a sales representative in each region.
n.NounA member of a legislative body, especially in the US House of Representatives.
The representatives in Congress debated the new bill.
adj.AdjectiveAccurately reflecting the characteristics of a larger group.
The survey included a representative sample of the population.
adj.AdjectiveBased on elected representatives.
We live in a representative democracy.

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