Definition of: represent

(rep′ri·zent′) v.t.
1. To serve as the symbol, expression, or designation of; symbolize: The letters of the alphabet represent the sounds of speech.
2. To express or symbolize in this manner: to represent royal power with a scepter.
3. To set forth a likeness or image of; depict; portray, as in painting or sculpture.
4 a To produce on the stage, as an opera, b To act the part of; impersonate, as a character in a play.
5. To serve as or be the delegate, agent, etc., of: He represents the State of Maine.
6. To describe as being of a specified character or condition: They represented him as a genius.
7. To set forth in words; state; explain: He represented the circumstances of his case.
8. To bring before the mind; present clearly.
9. To serve as an example, specimen, type, etc., of; typify: His use of words represents an outmoded school of writing. See synonyms under IMITATE. [<OF representer <L repraesentare <re- again + praesentare. See PRESENT².]
—rep′re·sent′a·ble adjective
—rep′re·sent′a·bil′i·ty noun