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

  • (..) - For what? I don’t understand. To be the eyes, ears and voice ofthe Republic. Anakin, I’m appointing you to be my personal representative on the Jedi Council. Me? A master? I’m overwhelmed, sir. But the council elects its own members. They’ll never accept this. I think they will. They need you. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith