underrepresent

un·der·rep·re·sent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der-rep-ri-zent]
- /ˌʌn dərˌrɛp rɪˈzɛnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der-rep-ri-zent]
- /ˌʌn dərˌrɛp rɪˈzɛnt/

Definitions of underrepresent word

verb with object underrepresent to give inadequate representation to; represent in numbers that are disproportionately low. 1
verb transitive underrepresent to represent in numbers that are fewer, or in a proportion that is less, than is statistically expected or warranted 0
verb underrepresent To represent something as being lower or smaller than is true. 0
verb underrepresent To give something insufficient or inadequate representation. 0

See all 4 definitions of underrepresent

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Parts of speech for Underrepresent

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underrepresent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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