representative

Definition

  • adjective: typical of a particular group of people or of a particular thing
  • adjective: serving to 'represent'
  • synonyms: typical, deputy, rep

Examples

  • The students chosen for the survey are a fairly 'representative' sample/sampling of college students from across the U.S.

  • The paintings are 'representative' of English art in the early 19th century.

  • The bill was introduced by 'Representative' Smith.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I hope not. I'd assumed you'd only come here to arrest me. For that incident with the High Septon. An unacceptable way to treat the chosen representative of the Gods in this world, wouldn't you say? Hypocrisy is a boil. Lancing a boil is never pleasant. Although, they could have been more careful (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3