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underrepresented
This term carries a strong sociological and statistical connotation, often appearing in discussions regarding systemic inequality, social justice, or scientific validity. It describes a gap between the actual existence of a group and their visible presence in a specific sphere, such as employment, government, or academic research.
In a technical or research context, the word signals a flaw in sampling methodology. When a demographic is underrepresented in a study, the resulting data is viewed as biased or non-generalizable, shifting the focus from social equity to mathematical accuracy.
Meanings
Having a proportion of people in a group or position that is lower than their proportion in the general population.
Examples
Women are still underrepresented in senior executive roles.
We need to recruit more people from underrepresented backgrounds.
Why are minority groups so underrepresented in this industry?
The study was flawed because rural populations were underrepresented in the sample.
I wonder if certain age groups are underrepresented in the latest census data.
The board of directors is currently underrepresented in terms of ethnic diversity.
Certain rare genetic markers are often underrepresented in standard clinical trials.
Students from low income families remain underrepresented in elite universities.