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- [rep-ri-zen-tey-shuh n, -zuh n-]
- /ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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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