underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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This not only creates more opportunity for underrepresented groups, but also develops empathy in leaders.
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Katy McFee, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Asian people are underrepresented in the genealogy database authorities use, so identifying the victim has proved to be a challenge for investigators, Tierney said, noting that those who want to help can upload their DNA to two commercial databases used by authorities.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
Saracho also partnered with the Writers Guild Foundation on the Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program, which trains writers from underrepresented backgrounds for writers’-assistant and script-coordinator positions.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Latino and Black children are underrepresented relative to the broader population.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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Katy McFee, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Asian people are underrepresented in the genealogy database authorities use, so identifying the victim has proved to be a challenge for investigators, Tierney said, noting that those who want to help can upload their DNA to two commercial databases used by authorities.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
Saracho also partnered with the Writers Guild Foundation on the Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program, which trains writers from underrepresented backgrounds for writers’-assistant and script-coordinator positions.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Latino and Black children are underrepresented relative to the broader population.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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