indirect representations
[/ˌɪndərekt ˌreprɪˈzenˈteɪʃənz/]
nounpl: indirect representations
representações indiretas
1. Forms of expression or depiction that convey meaning through suggestion, symbolism, or implication rather than direct statement
The artist used indirect representations to express her political views without explicit statements.
A artista usou representações indiretas para expressar suas visões políticas sem afirmações explícitas.
2. Legal or formal presentations of facts, claims, or entities through intermediary means or delegates
The corporation's indirect representations to investors were scrutinized by regulators.
As representações indiretas da corporação aos investidores foram escrutinadas pelos reguladores.
3. In mathematics and logic, expressions or descriptions that refer to objects or concepts without naming them directly
The theorem relies on indirect representations of the variable set.
O teorema depende de representações indiretas do conjunto de variáveis.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, indirect representations are valued in artistic expression and literature as a sophisticated means of communication. In Portuguese-speaking regions, this concept appears frequently in legal and diplomatic documents where nuance and formal restraint are preferred. The term is particularly relevant in discussions of censorship, artistic freedom, and diplomatic communication.
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