B1adjective · common

representative

rep·re·sen·ta·tive

representative · more representative · most representative

типовий

типичный, характерный, показательный

repräsentativ

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

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/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

» We appointed him as our representative.

Wir ernannten ihn zu unserem Vertreter.

Wir ernannten ihn zu unserem Repräsentanten.

Мы назначили его нашим представителем.

Ми призначили його нашим представником.

Meaning

2 senses

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
repräsentativ
показа́тельныйpokazátelʹnyj, характе́рныйxaraktérnyj, типи́чныйtipíčnyj
типо́вийtypóvyj
Representing, showing a likeness.
Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?
the representative faculty of the human imagination

More definitions

being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
standing for something else
serving to represent or typify

Examples

112 sentences

We appointed him as our representative.
Ми призначили його нашим представником. — deniko
ruМы назначили его нашим представителем. — Biga
deWir ernannten ihn zu unserem Vertreter. — raggione
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We appointed Tom as our representative.
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If you would like to speak to a customer service representative, please press three.
deWenn Sie mit einem Kundendienstmitarbeiter sprechen möchten, so drücken Sie bitte die Drei. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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Tom was elected class representative.
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They chose him as their representative.
ruОни выбрали его в качестве своего представителя. — odexed
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Translations

8 languages

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Origin

From Middle English representative, from Middle French representatif and its etymon Mediev

From Middle English representative, from Middle French representatif and its etymon Medieval Latin repraesentātīvus. By surface analysis, represent + -ative; See representation. Displaced native Old English spala (“a representative”).

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