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(-rep′ri zent′)

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to represent in numbers that are fewer, or in a proportion that is less, than is statistically expected or warranted

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underrepresentation noun

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transitive verb un·der·rep·re·sent·ed, un·der·rep·re·sent·ing, un·der·rep·re·sents

To imply or suggest a lower amount, quantity, quality, or degree of than is actually present: Management has seriously underrepresented the firm's financial problems.

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unˌder·repˌre·sen·taˈtion noun

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