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The words representatives and representation appear in paragraph 4 of the selection. These words are part of a word family that follows the same pattern as this one:

operate v. perform a mission or function
operative n. one who performs a mission or function
operation n. a mission; an act or result of operating

Given this information, choose the best definition of representation as it is used in paragraph 4 of the selection.
A. perform the job of representing
B. person who represents
C. act of representing
D. represent

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. act of representing

Explanation: The pattern shown (operate → operative → operation) maps the base verb to a noun for the person and a noun for the act/result. By that pattern, representation is the noun meaning the act or result of representing.