Underdetection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Underdetection is a noun meaning Detection at excessively low levels, or at levels lower than are actually the case.
Meaning
Detection at excessively low levels, or at levels lower than are actually the case.
Example Sentences
"But this study says that in these very disadvantaged men, there is underdetection and undertreatment, that the cancers are not being found early enough."
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misdetection, misunderestimation, underassessment, undermeasurement, undercount, underprecision.
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