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underrepresentation

rep·re·sen·ta·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rep-ri-zen-tey-shuh n, -zuh n-]
    • /ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rep-ri-zen-tey-shuh n, -zuh n-]
    • /ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-/

Definitions of underrepresentation word

  • noun underrepresentation the act of representing. 1
  • noun underrepresentation the state of being represented. 1
  • noun underrepresentation the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like. 1
  • noun underrepresentation action or speech on behalf of a person, group, business house, state, or the like by an agent, deputy, or representative. 1
  • noun underrepresentation the state or fact of being so represented: to demand representation on a board of directors. 1
  • noun underrepresentation Government. the state, fact, or right of being represented by delegates having a voice in legislation or government. 1
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Origin of underrepresentation

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English representacion < Latin repraesentātiōn- (stem of repraesentātiō), equivalent to repraesentāt(us) (past participle of repraesentāre to represent) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Underrepresentation

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underrepresentation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

underrepresentation usage trend in Literature

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