Representation vs. Display

Representation vs. Display — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Representation and Display

Representationnoun

That which represents something else.

The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body.

Displaynoun

A show or spectacle.

The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.

Representationnoun

The act of representing.

We are no longer happy with your representation of our company at trade events.

Displaynoun

A piece of work to be presented visually.

Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.

Representationnoun

(legal) The lawyers and staff who argue on behalf of another in court.

People who cannot afford representation are eligible for government assistance.

Displaynoun

(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

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Representationnoun

(politics) The ability to elect a representative to speak on one's behalf in government; the role of this representative in government.

The lack of representation in the British parliament was one of the main factors behind the American Revolution.

Displaynoun

(computing) The presentation of information for visual or tactile reception.

Representationnoun

(mathematics) An object that describes an abstract group in terms of linear transformations of vector spaces; (more formally) a homomorphism from a group on a vector space to the general linear group (group of all bijective linear transformations) on the space.

Displaynoun

The asterisk symbol, used to denote that the following information will be displayed, eg, *H will "display history".

Representationnoun

A figure, image or idea that substitutes reality.

Displayverb

(transitive) To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

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Representationnoun

A theatrical performance.

Displayverb

(intransitive) To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.

Representationnoun

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

Displayverb

(military) To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line.

Representationnoun

a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

Displayverb

To make conspicuous by using large or prominent type.

Representationnoun

the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

Displayverb

(obsolete) To discover; to descry.

Representationnoun

the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

Displayverb

(obsolete) To spread out, to unfurl.

Representationnoun

a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency;

a Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California

Displaynoun

something intended to communicate a particular impression;

made a display of strengtha show of impatiencea good show of looking interested

Representationnoun

a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract;

the sales contract contains several representations by the vendor

Displaynoun

something shown to the public;

the museum had many exhibits of oriental art

Representationnoun

a performance of play

Displaynoun

an electronic device that represents information in visual form

Representationnoun

a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting;

certain representations were made concerning police brutality

Displaynoun

a visual representation of something

Representationnoun

the right of being representated by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

Displaynoun

behavior that makes your feelings public;

a display of emotion

Representationnoun

an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

Displaynoun

exhibiting openly in public view;

a display of courage

Displayverb

to show, make visible or apparent;

The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this monthWhy don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship

Displayverb

make clear and visible;

The article revealed the policies of the government

Displayverb

attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals