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Delegation vs Representative - What's the difference?

delegation | representative |

As nouns the difference between delegation and representative

is that delegation is an act of delegating while representative is one who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation.

As an adjective representative is

typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

delegation

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of delegating.
  • A group of used to discuss issues with an opponent.
  • (computing): A method dispatching technique describing the lookup and inheritance rules for self-referential calls.
  • (legal): A contract whereby the original debtor substitutes a new debtor in his stead, with the creditor’s permission.
  • See also

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    representative

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
  • Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?
    If you took all the fools out of the legislature, it wouldn't be a representative body anymore. — Texas State Senator Carl Parker.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation.
  • I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.
  • A member of a legislative or governing body who represents a constituency.
  • She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.
  • One that is taken as typical of its class.
  • (US, politics) A member of the .
  • All representatives face re-election every two years.
  • Company agent who visits potential purchasers, salesman.
  • Synonyms

    * rep * See also