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capture vs represent

represent vs capture

capture is a noun but represent is not a noun.

capture and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capture Yes No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hypernym of capture; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than capture:
  • capture: succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
  • represent: create an image or likeness of
Other hypernyms of capture include interpret.
capture (noun) represent (noun)
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
the act of taking of a person by force
the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
capture (verb) represent (verb)
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase serve as a means of expressing something
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
attract; cause to be enamored point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
take possession of by force, as after an invasion bring forward and present to the mind
bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
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