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Definitions for underrepresented
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  1. underrepresentedadjective

    Having less than adequate or sufficient representation

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of underrepresented in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of underrepresented in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of underrepresented in a Sentence

  1. Parker Thayer:

    They also run largely unopposed, and women and people of color are vastly underrepresented among sitting DAs. Given thathalf of all U.S. adults have an immediate family member that was or is incarcerated, and that over 90 percent of the incarcerated population is held at the state and local level, our local prosecutors matter more than ever. as you can tell from multiple times where the Oregon Law and Justice PAC was asked about who their donor was, they kept it secret the entire time, even despite the fact that his opponent was running ads saying secret billionaires are funding his campaign and he won't tell us who the billionaires are, Thayer told Fox News.

  2. Andrew Yang:

    The fact is there are many, many poor kids in this country who are underrepresented minorities, kids of color.

  3. Valerie Streit:

    Manny's support lifted me and so many others who were underrepresented in the newsroom -- helping me overcome impostor syndrome and insecurities about how to claim my authority and inhabit my voice.

  4. Do No Harm:

    The Board must immediately suspend Elective Program or revise The Board terms to ensure that applicants of all races receive equal consideration, the University’s ‘ Underrepresented in Medicine Student Clerkship Grant is a program to ‘ support and encourage medical students who identify as underrepresented in medicine( URiM). ’ Awardees receive a $ 2,500 stipend to cover the cost of living expenses, additional travel stipends, and many professional and career development opportunities.

  5. Marie Griffin:

    I think the data does support the effectiveness of The Pfizer vaccine. It’s just the population was underrepresented by people who could most benefit from The Pfizer vaccine.

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