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representative

Pronunciation: [/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/]

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representative: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use representative in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “politics”

(noun) a person chosen to act or speak for others. They represent a group's interests or opinions.

Example

The representative presented the community's concerns at the town hall meeting.

Example

The representative failed to accurately represent the views of the constituents.

Example

Who is the representative for this district?

Context: “business”

(noun) someone who is chosen to act as a middle person or agent in a transaction between two parties. They represent a company in negotiations.

Example

The sales representative closed a deal with the new client.

Example

The representative was unable to secure a partnership agreement.

Example

Who is our representative for the upcoming trade conference?

Context: “education”

(noun) a student elected or chosen to speak and act for their classmates. They represent the interests of the student body.

Example

The class representative organized a successful fundraiser for a school charity.

Example

The representative failed to communicate important information to the student council.

Example

Who will be the representative for our class this year?

How to pronounce representative

Pronunciation: [/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/]

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