English · Word Candidate

representative

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: representatives

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đại diện cho đặc tính hoặc lợi ích của một nhóm lớn

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Adjective

Examples

THE POCKET ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRITISH STEAM LOCOMOTIVES. By O. S. Nock. Blandford Press. 18s. Mr. Nock, he remarks in his preface, was "incredulous" when the idea of this book of 192 colour gravure illustrations of a representative collection of British steam locomotives from Locomotion to BR's Evenin

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Representing, showing a likeness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện sự tương đồng

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Adjective

Examples

Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A delegate. — Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người được ủy quyền

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Noun

Examples

She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A delegate. — One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người đại diện cho người khác trong một vai trò cụ thể

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Noun

Examples

I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “representative” mean?

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

Is “representative” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.