Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations.
In map-making, faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles.
Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.