Meaning of the word representative in English

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representative

US /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
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Noun

1.

a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others

Example:
Each state sends representatives to the national convention.
She is a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company.

Adjective

1.

typical of a class, group, or body of opinion

Example:
His views are representative of the younger generation.
This sample is not representative of the entire population.
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