underrepresent
See also: under-represent
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underrepresent (third-person singular simple present underrepresents, present participle underrepresenting, simple past and past participle underrepresented)
- To represent something as being lower or smaller than is the case.
- To give something insufficient or inadequate representation.
- 2011, Veronica Szostalo, "Primary conflict", West End Word, volume 40, number 4, February 23 – March 8, page 1:
- Kessler […] said that he decided to run for alderman because he felt that Triplett underrepresented the ward.
- 2011, Veronica Szostalo, "Primary conflict", West End Word, volume 40, number 4, February 23 – March 8, page 1:
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