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representation -
(1) [cartography] A method of illustrating data so it can be viewed and understood. In cartography, representation is used to depict likenesses of real-world features in such a way that the depictions symbolize or correspond to the real features. Representation is used to present information in a format that is viewable, storable, and transferable.
(2) [cartography] A visual likeness or depiction of an entity that acts as a substitute for the actual entity.
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Source: esri, 03 August 2012 08:14:35, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation
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