external representation
UK: /ɪkˈstɜːnəl ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
Definition

Definition of external representation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer scienceTECH.format in which data is stored or sent outside a programTECH.
  • The database converts records into an external representation for backup files.
2.
psychologyoutward form showing something internal like a thought or system
  • The diagram serves as an external representation of the team's shared understanding.
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Expressions with external

for external useadv.
only on the outside of the body, not inside
Apply the cream for external use only.
external viewn.
visual image or sight of the outside part of something
The brochure showed an external view of the hotel on the front page.
external relationn.
link between different groups or countries
The external relation between the two countries is strong.
for external use onlyadv.
used only on the outside of the body
Apply the cream for external use only.
external auditn.
independent review of an organization’s records or activities by outside specialists
The company ordered an external audit to reassure its international investors.
external keyn.
physical key used to open or control something from the outside
Only managers have the external key for the warehouse gate.

Expressions with representation

legal representationn.
service provided by a lawyer for a client
She sought legal representation for her court case.
accurate representationn.
depiction that is correct and precise
The map is an accurate representation of the city's layout.
concrete representationn.
picture or model showing an idea
The teacher used a concrete representation to explain the concept.
graphic representationn.
visual display showing information or ideas using pictures, diagrams, or symbols
The chart provided a clear graphic representation of the sales trends.
symbolic representationn.
picture or shape showing an idea
The heart is a symbolic representation of love.
mental representationn.
idea or image formed in the mind
The mental representation of the city was vivid in her mind.
diplomatic representationn.
group of officials abroad who act for their home country
The country established diplomatic representation in its new ally’s capital.
professional representationn.
service where trained people speak or act for a client
You should get professional representation before signing that complex contract.
physical representationn.
tangible form of something
The statue is a physical representation of the hero.
graphical representationn.
visual display that shows numbers or data using shapes or lines
The teacher drew a graphical representation of the survey results on the board.

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mental modeln.
cognition
internal representation of external reality

Examples of external representation in a sentence

  • We documented the file’s external representation so other systems could read it.
  • Language can act as an external representation of our inner thoughts.
  • The model is an external representation of complex brain processes.

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  1. French:représentation externe, représentation extérieure, ...
  2. German:externe Darstellung, äußere Repräsentation, ...
  3. Italian:rappresentazione esterna, rappresentazione esteriore, ...
  4. Spanish:representación externa, representación exterior, ...
  5. Portuguese:representação externa, ...
  6. Chinese:外部表示, 外部表征, ...
  7. Japanese:外部表現, 外的表現, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّمْثِيل الخَارِجِي, تَمثِيل خارِجِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִיצּוּג חִיצוֹנִי, הַמְחָשָׁה חִיצוֹנִית, ...
  10. Russian:внешнее представление, внешняя репрезентация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зовнішнє подання, зовнішня репрезентація, ...
  12. Hindi:बाह्य निरूपण, बाहरी निरूपण, ...
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