1. a representation or description of someone or something in art, literature, or speech

Examples

• The painting’s depiction of the battle was remarkably detailed.
• Critics praised the film’s realistic depiction of life in the 1920s.
• The novel offers a vivid depiction of small-town America.
• Her depiction of the character was both moving and authentic.
• The artist’s depiction of nature captured the beauty of the landscape.
• The documentary’s depiction of the events was historically accurate.