how to use "representative" in English

 As a Noun:

• A person who speaks or acts for another person or group of people:

  • "She is a sales representative for a large software company."
  • "The student body elected a representative to the school board."
  • "The company sent a representative to the conference."

• A member of a legislature:

  • "He is a representative in the U.S. House of Representatives."

As an Adjective:

• Typical of a large group of people or things:
  • "This painting is representative of the artist's early style."
  • "The survey results are not representative of the entire population."

Key Points:

• Focus on Representation: The core meaning of "representative" always relates to someone or something standing in for or being typical of something else.
• Context is Key: The specific meaning of "representative" will depend on the context of the sentence.

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I'm the sales representative in charge of Europe.

私はヨーロッパ地域のセールス部門の責任者です。