internal representation
ɪnˈtɜːr.nəl ˌrɛp.rɪˈzɛn.teɪ.ʃən
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Definition of internal representation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.data structure in computer memoryTECH.
  • The program uses an efficient internal representation for quick data retrieval.
data structure
2.
psychologyTECH.mental model of external realityTECH.
  • His internal representation of the world greatly influenced his decisions.
cognitive map mental model
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Expressions with internal

for internal useadj.
meant to be used only inside one group or company
This report is strictly for internal use and should not be shared.
internal clockn.
personal sense of time and timing
His internal clock told him it was time to leave.
internal conflictn.
disagreement within a group or organization
The team faced internal conflict over the project's direction.
internal condomn.
barrier device worn inside the vagina or anus
She used an internal condom for protection.
internal errorn.
unexpected problem that happens inside a system or organization itself
The website showed an internal error and could not load the page.
internal mailn.
system for sending messages or packages within one organization only
Please send the contract through internal mail to the finance department.

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.
external representationn.
format in which data is stored or sent outside a program
The database converts records into an external representation for backup files.

Terms related to internal representation

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internalizationinternalizeinternallycomputerdatainformationmemorymodelstructuresystemtechnologycognition

Terms with internal representation included in their meaning

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mental modeln.
cognition
internal representation of external reality
parsern.
software engineering
program that examines structured input, producing a usable internal representation

Examples of internal representation in a sentence

  • Understanding the internal representation is crucial for debugging.
  • Her internal representation of the event was quite vivid.
  • Therapists often explore a patient's internal representation of their experiences.

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  1. French:représentation interne, ...
  2. German:interne Darstellung, mentale Repräsentation, ...
  3. Italian:rappresentazione interna, ...
  4. Spanish:representación interna, ...
  5. Portuguese:representação interna, ...
  6. Chinese:内部表示, 内在表征, ...
  7. Japanese:内部表現, 内的表象, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمْثِيل دَاخِلِيّ, نَمُوذَج عَقْلِي داخِلِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִצּוּג פְּנִימִי, יִיצוּג פְּנִימִי, ...
  10. Russian:внутреннее представление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:внутрішнє представлення, внутрішнє уявлення, ...
  12. Hindi:आंतरिक प्रतिनिधित्व, मानसिक मॉडल, ...

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