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functional representation

American  

noun

Government.
  1. representation in a governing body on the basis of social class or occupation.


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Another Indian journalist, Vir Sanghvi, wrote that Mr. Mamdani “offers an authentic representation of modern India.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

The show has received near-universal praise for its ambition, high production standards and authentic representation of Japanese history and culture.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

We all became increasingly aware of the importance of actual, authentic representation and never some kind of implied appropriation of anything in someone else’s performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Everyone benefits from books with authentic representation of queer identities.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2023

The building once was crowned with an Arabian parapet; but it was taken down some years since, and I am aware of no authentic representation of its details.

From The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3), by Ruskin, John

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