under-representation

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English

Etymology

From under- +‎ representation.

Noun

under-representation

  1. Alternative form of underrepresentation.
    • 2020 July 1, Paul Stephen, “Vital Connections”, in Rail, page 41:
      The factors behind this disturbing industry figure are not fully understood, but they are believed to include employees' increased exposure to the stress of traumatic incidents, and the under-representation of women in the workforce (suicide is the single biggest killer of men aged under 45 in the UK).

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