gerund or present participle
It means showing an idea, person, or thing through a sign or picture.
Representing peace, the dove appears above the entrance.
Representing freedom, the broken chain appears on the poster.
American English
How to pronounce representing
verbB2Very common word
rehprihZEHNtihng
/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛn.tɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of represent
Representing can describe an action in progress or introduce a phrase explaining what someone or something shows, does, or makes up.
It means showing an idea, person, or thing through a sign or picture.
What to listen for
In natural American speech, “representing” is often pronounced /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛ.nɪŋ/, with the /t/ not clearly heard. The fuller form /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛn.tɪŋ/ is also correct.
Full form/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛn.tɪŋ/
Natural-speech form/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛ.nɪŋ/
Meanings & examples
gerund or present participle
It means speaking or acting officially for a person, group, or organization.
He is representing the company at the conference.
The lawyer is representing the defendant in court.
gerund or present participle
It means showing a person, place, or thing in a picture, film, story, or performance.
The artist is representing a family at dinner in her new painting.
Representing the town as divided, the film has caused controversy.
gerund or present participle
It means making up a particular amount or percentage of a larger total.
Representing 40% of our sales, online orders are our largest source of revenue.
Representing half of the budget, staff salaries are the committee's biggest expense.