representative

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das als typisches Beispiel für eine Gruppe, Klasse oder Eigenschaft dient; auch im Sinne von stellvertretend oder eine Gruppe vertretend.

Describes someone or something that serves as a typical example of a group, class, or quality.

1. Typical or characteristicB2formal

   Serving as a typical example of a particular group or category.

   Typisch

   • This sample is representative of the entire population.
   • The painting is representative of the artist's early style.
   • The survey results are representative of public opinion.

   Synonymearchetypalcharacteristicclassicexemplaryillustrativeprototypicalsymbolictypical

   Antonymeatypicaluncharacteristicunrepresentative

2. Acting on behalf of othersB2formal

   Relating to a person or group that acts or speaks for others.

   Repräsentativ

   • The representative body voted on the new policy.
   • She holds a representative position in the committee.
   • The council is a representative organization for local residents.

   Synonymeappointedauthorizedcommissioned

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die ausgewählt oder bestimmt wurde, im Namen einer anderen Person oder Gruppe zu handeln, zu sprechen oder Entscheidungen zu treffen. Ebenso eine Person, die eine Gruppe oder Organisation nach außen vertritt.

A noun referring to a person chosen or appointed to act, speak, or make decisions on behalf of another person or a group of people.

1. Elected officialB1formal

   A person chosen or elected to act or speak for others, especially in a legislative body.

   Vertreter

   • She was elected as the representative for her district.
   • The representative addressed the parliament on the new bill.
   • Citizens can contact their representative to voice concerns.

   Synonymeassemblymanassemblywomancongressmancongresswomandelegatedeputylawmakerlegislatorparliamentariansenator

2. Company agentB1formal

   A person who works for a company and promotes or sells its products or services.

   Vertreter des Unternehmens

   • The sales representative visited our office to demonstrate the new software.
   • A customer service representative helped me resolve the issue.
   • The company sent a representative to the trade fair.

   Synonymeaccount executiveagentbrokerdealerdistributorrepsales repsales representativesalesperson

3. Typical exampleB2formal

   A person or thing that is typical of a particular group or category.

   typischer Vertreter

   • This painting is a representative of the Renaissance period.
   • He is a representative of the younger generation's views.
   • The sample is a representative of the entire population.

   Synonymearchetypeembodimentexampleexemplarinstanceprototypesamplespecimentype