Underrepresent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Underrepresent is a verb meaning To represent something as being lower or smaller than is the case.
Meaning
To represent something as being lower or smaller than is the case.
More Meanings
- To give something insufficient or inadequate representation.
Example Sentences
Kessler […] said that he decided to run for alderman because he felt that Triplett underrepresented the ward.
Word Forms
- underrepresents
- underrepresenting
- underrepresented
- under-represent
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insufficient, inadequate, unrepresented, outvoted, represented, understate.
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