explicit representations

[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnˈteɪʃənz/]
nounpl: explicit representations
representações explícitas
1. Clear, detailed, and unambiguous depictions or descriptions of something, leaving nothing implied or to interpretation
The contract contains explicit representations about the terms of employment.
O contrato contém representações explícitas sobre os termos do emprego.
2. In art and media, depictions that are direct and openly shown rather than suggested or censored
The film contains explicit representations of violence that require viewer discretion.
O filme contém representações explícitas de violência que exigem cautela do espectador.
3. In computing and logic, data structures or descriptions that directly encode information without compression or abstraction
Explicit representations of knowledge allow for easier retrieval and manipulation.
As representações explícitas do conhecimento permitem recuperação e manipulação mais fáceis.
The term 'explicit representations' is used across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking business, legal, and academic communities to denote clarity and lack of ambiguity. In Brazilian Portuguese, it maintains the same formal register and is particularly important in legal documentation, scientific writing, and contract law. The phrase is culturally neutral but carries weight in formal communication contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear depictionsunambiguous descriptionsdirect portrayalsovert representationsmanifest representations
Antonyms / Antônimos
implicit representationsimplied depictionsabstract representationsindirect portrayalssuggestive representations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
representações explícitas
Standard usage in business, legal, and academic contexts
São Paulo
representações explícitas
Commonly used in corporate and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
representações explícitas
Usage consistent with national standard
Portugal
representações explícitas
Identical usage; no regional variation in European Portuguese

Related Words

explicit contentrepresentationdepictionportrayalmanifestationexplicit knowledge

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave nothing to the imagination
spell it out
put it in black and white
make it crystal clear
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