Under-representation
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of underrepresentation. alt-of, alternative
"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)."
Example
More examples"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)."
Etymology
From under- + representation.
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