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Model and representation

Representation

Content version
1.0
Last substantively revised
18 June 2026
Document type
Lexicon entry
Responsible publisher
Vikesland Press
Source language
Nynorsk source; reviewed English translation
Category
Model and representation
Definition type
Framework definition
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Extended note

Representation makes something available in another form and may preserve some relations while losing others. Clarity, consistency, or persuasive force does not by itself establish correspondence with what is represented.

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Limitations

Not the same as

  • what is represented
  • actuality
  • ontological assignment
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Related terms

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Methodological relevance

Representation Audit examines origin, selection, transformation, loss, labelling, context, and claimed authority.

Sources and principal occurrence

Source note: The term is bounded through the language and presentation distinctions in DET SOM ER and formal Representation Audit.

  1. Representation AuditOperational examination of images, symbols, diagrams, and other intermediaries.
  2. DET SOM ERThe foundational work and primary source.
  3. T1 — Actuality and OntologyThe sustained ontological articulation in the theory programme.
  4. T5 — Models and RepresentationThe sustained theory document on models, measurement, simulation, validation, and assignment.
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Correct and incorrect use

Correct use

“The diagram represents the recorded relations but not every property of the system.”

Incorrect or over-strong use

“The image appears unified and therefore reveals the ontological structure.”

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Suggested citation

Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Representation”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.

APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Representation (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/representation/

MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Representation.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/representation/.

ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Representation.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/representation/.

IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Representation,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/representation/

CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Representation. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/representation/

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Revision note

Document version
1.0
First published
18 June 2026
1.0

First public edition.