representative

ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv
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Translation of representative from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

spokesperson

person who speaks or acts for others
  • The representative addressed the concerns at the meeting.De vertegenwoordiger behandelde de zorgen tijdens de vergadering
2.

sales

person selling products for a company
  • The representative visited our office to discuss the new product line.De vertegenwoordiger bezocht ons kantoor om de nieuwe productlijn te bespreken.
3.

politician

member of a legislative body
  • She was elected as a representative in Congress.Zij werd verkozen als vertegenwoordiger in het Congres

Adjective

1.

category

typical of a class or group
  • The sample is representative of the overall population.Het monster is representatief voor de gehele populatie
2.

delegation

serving as a delegate or agent for someone
  • She was chosen as the representative for the committee.Zij werd gekozen als vertegenwoordiger voor de commissie
3.

politics

related to government representation
  • The representative system allows citizens to vote.Het vertegenwoordigende systeem stelt burgers in staat om te stemmen.
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Expressions with representative: examples in English and translations in Dutch

vertegenwoordiging
The firm opened a representative office in Tokyo to meet potential partners.
accountmanager
The account representative ensured all clients were happy with the service.
verkoopvertegenwoordiger
sales vertegenwoordiger
She worked as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company.
vakbondsvertegenwoordiger
vakbondsafgevaardigde
The union representative negotiated better terms for the employees.
klassenvertegenwoordiger
Maria was elected class representative at the beginning of the school year.
gemachtigde
Only an authorized representative can sign the contract for the company.

Synonyms and analogies of representative in English

Examples of representative in a sentence

  • A representative from the company will visit next week.
  • A representative called to offer a special discount.
  • The representative explained the benefits of the service.
  • The representative proposed a new bill.
  • Each representative serves a two-year term.
  • That fossil is a representative of the species.

Translations of "representative" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
vertegenwoordigernm.

She is a voted representative of our district in the parliament.

Zij is een gekozen vertegenwoordiger van ons district in het parlement.

afgevaardigdenm.

The representative stumps on radio shows to reach wider audiences.

De afgevaardigde voert campagne in radioshows om een groter publiek te bereiken.

medewerkernm.

His work experience includes several years as a customer service representative.

Zijn werkervaring bestaat onder andere uit meerdere jaren als medewerker klantenservice.

vertegenwoordigingnf.

You will need to make a personal account and appoint a representative.

Je zal eerst een account moeten aanmaken en een vertegenwoordiging.

gevolmachtigden.

Appointment of an authorised representative shall be by written mandate.

Het aanwijzen van een gevolmachtigde geschiedt per schriftelijke volmacht.

Adjective
representatiefadj.

Polling samples must be representative to avoid biased or inaccurate conclusions.

Steekproeven bij peilingen moeten representatief zijn om vooringenomen of onjuiste conclusies te voorkomen.

typischadj.

In reality, there is no such thing as a typical, representative rural area.

In feite bestaat er geen typisch en representatief plattelandsgebied.

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representative: Examples and translations in context

The manufacturer's representative submitted detailed sales reports after each business quarter.

De vertegenwoordiger van de fabrikant diende na elk kwartaal uitgebreide verkooprapporten in.

They asked the representative to act for the shareholders in negotiations.

Ze vroegen de vertegenwoordiger om namens de aandeelhouders te onderhandelen.

She was in attendance at the conference as the official company representative.

Zij was aanwezig op de conferentie als officiële vertegenwoordiger van het bedrijf.

The manufacturer's representative provided samples and brochures to interested potential buyers.

De vertegenwoordiger van de fabrikant verstrekte monsters en brochures aan geïnteresseerde potentiële kopers.

She revoked the power of attorney when she no longer trusted her representative.

Zij trok de volmacht in toen zij haar vertegenwoordiger niet langer vertrouwde.

He's shy but still threw his name in the hat for representative.

Hij is verlegen maar stelde zich toch kandidaat als vertegenwoordiger.

Should funding be withdrawn, the foundation's representative might lose her seat.

Wordt de financiering ingetrokken, dan kan de vertegenwoordiger haar zetel verliezen.

The manufacturer's representative negotiated favorable terms during the contract discussions.

De vertegenwoordiger van de fabrikant heeft tijdens de contractbesprekingen gunstige voorwaarden bedongen.

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