repräsentative
Translation
representative
Examples
Das ist eine repräsentative Umfrage.
This is a representative survey.
Wir brauchen repräsentative Daten für die Studie.
We need representative data for the study.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) used as an adjective. A representative selection is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: typisch (typical), bezeichnend (characteristic); Antonyms: untypisch, atypisch
Etymology
Derived from 'repräsentieren' (to represent). It describes something that stands for or represents a larger group.
Memory Tips
A 'representative' sample in a survey should accurately reflect the whole population.