Meaning
A representative is a person chosen or appointed to act or speak on behalf of others, often in a professional or official capacity.
💡 Common mistake: Confusing "representative" with "representation," which refers to the act of representing rather than the person doing so.
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Common Phrases
sales representative
elected representative
customer representative
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