---
title: representations
framework: geotoolbox
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: geotoolbox/placedescriptor/representations
---

# representations

An array of representations of the place using common mapping concepts.

## Declaration

```swift
let representations: [PlaceDescriptor.PlaceRepresentation]
```

## Discussion

Discussion When searching or fetching a place from a mapping service provider, the order of the list can be a hint of usefulness for a specific purpose. Representations that most closely match the original data source come first. For example a hike tracking app may include a .coordinate first, even if an approximate .address is available. A contacts app may put .address first, even if the service provider fetched a .coordinate for display on a Map.

## See Also

### Getting the attributes of a place descriptor

- [commonName](geotoolbox/placedescriptor/commonname.md)
- [address](geotoolbox/placedescriptor/address.md)
- [coordinate](geotoolbox/placedescriptor/coordinate.md)
- [supportingRepresentations](geotoolbox/placedescriptor/supportingrepresentations.md)
- [serviceIdentifier(for:)](geotoolbox/placedescriptor/serviceidentifier(for:).md)