representation : Idioms & Phrases

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concrete representation

  • noun a representation of an abstract idea in concrete terms
    concretism.
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fixed-point representation system

  • noun a radix numeration system in which the location of the decimal point is fixed by convention
    fixed-point notation.
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floating-point representation system

  • noun a radix numeration system in which the location of the decimal point is indicated by an exponent of the radix; in the floating-point representation system, 0.0012 is represented as 0.12-2 where -2 is the exponent
    floating-point notation.
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internal representation

  • noun a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
    representation; internal representation.
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  • noun personal representation that has legal status
    • an person who has been declared incompetent should have legal representation
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mental representation

  • noun a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
    representation; internal representation.
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number representation system

  • noun any notation for the representation of numbers
    numeration system; system of numeration; number system.
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pictorial representation

  • noun visual representation as by photography or painting
    picturing.
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positional representation system

  • noun a numeration system in which a real number is represented by an ordered set of characters where the value of a character depends on its position
    positional notation.
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proportional representation

  • noun representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote
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symbolic representation

  • noun something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
    symbolization; symbol; symbolisation.
    • the eagle is a symbol of the United States
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