overrepresented Definition
- 1represented to a greater extent than is accurate or fair
- 2having a proportionally larger representation than is expected
Using overrepresented: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overrepresented" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The media often portrays certain groups as overrepresented in crime statistics.
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Women are overrepresented in low-paying jobs.
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The study found that the sample was overrepresented by people under the age of 30.
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The survey results showed that the wealthy were overrepresented in the sample.
overrepresented Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: overrepresented in Brief
'Overrepresented' [oh-ver-rep-ri-zent-ed] means represented to a greater extent than is accurate or fair, or having a proportionally larger representation than is expected. It is often used to describe situations where certain groups are portrayed or included more than they should be, such as in crime statistics or job demographics.
