represent
verb [ T ]
uk/ˌreprɪˈzent/ usto speak for a person, organization, etc.:
A delegation was in Japan last week to represent the industry in high-level trade talks.
The union does not represent temporary workers.
represent sb's interests/views We need an organisation to represent the interests of the whole workforce.
LAW
to defend someone in a court of law:
He's an eminent tax lawyer and has represented several top companies in high-profile cases.
to be something or to be equal to something:
This sum of money represents a large percentage of our working capital.
The removal of trade barriers represents an important market opportunity for this organisation.
GRAPHS & CHARTS
if a part of a picture or drawing represents something, it shows a particular piece of information:
Each line in the diagram represents a business relationship.