Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of representation
"The union submitted several formal representations to the board regarding unsafe working conditions."
Formal statements made to an authority to express discontent.
In plain English: Representations are statements made about something that claim to be true but can sometimes turn out to be false.
"The art gallery featured several colorful representations of local wildlife from indigenous cultures."
Usage: Use representations specifically when referring to formal complaints or grievances submitted to authorities, rather than general claims about facts. This term is often confused with the more common plural noun representing depictions of people or things in art and media.