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representation vs proportional representation

proportional representation vs representation

representation and proportional representation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
representation Yes No No No
proportional representation Yes No No No
As nouns, proportional representation is a hyponym of representation; that is, proportional representation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than representation:
  • representation: the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
  • proportional representation: representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote
representation (noun) proportional representation (noun)
an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent representation of all parties in proportion to their popular vote
the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
a performance of a play
a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
Difference between representation and proportional representation

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