underrepresent

verb — 2 senses

underrepresent

verb

Etymology From under- + represent.

1

To represent something as being lower or smaller than is the case.

2

To give something insufficient or inadequate representation.

  • 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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