ALL meanings of overrepresentation
o·ver·rep·re·sent
O o - verb with object overrepresentation to give too much representation to; represent in numbers that are disproportionately high. 1
- noun overrepresentation the act of representing. 1
- noun overrepresentation the state of being represented. 1
- noun overrepresentation the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like. 1
- noun overrepresentation action or speech on behalf of a person, group, business house, state, or the like by an agent, deputy, or representative. 1
- noun overrepresentation the state or fact of being so represented: to demand representation on a board of directors. 1
- noun overrepresentation Government. the state, fact, or right of being represented by delegates having a voice in legislation or government. 1
- noun overrepresentation the body or number of representatives, as of a constituency. 1
- noun overrepresentation Diplomacy. the act of speaking or negotiating on behalf of a state. an utterance on behalf of a state. 1
- noun overrepresentation presentation to the mind, as of an idea or image. 1
- noun overrepresentation a mental image or idea so presented; concept. 1
- noun overrepresentation the act of portrayal, picturing, or other rendering in visible form. 1
- noun overrepresentation a picture, figure, statue, etc. 1
- noun overrepresentation the production or a performance of a play or the like, as on the stage. 1
- noun overrepresentation Often, representations. a description or statement, as of things true or alleged. 1
- noun overrepresentation a statement of facts, reasons, etc., made in appealing or protesting; a protest or remonstrance. 1
- noun overrepresentation Law. an implication or statement of fact to which legal liability may attach if material: a representation of authority. 1