The Representation relationship is a specialization of a Dependency, linking Information Item elements that represent the same idea across models, typically in an Analysis diagram. For example, Bonus and Salary are both a representation of the InformationItem Wage.

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OMG UML Specification

The OMG UML specification states:

"An information item is usually represented attached to an information flow, or to a relationship realizing an information flow."