The term "underrepresented" refers to a group or individual that is not adequately represented in terms of numbers, influence, or importance within a particular context. Full definition
Those less affluent students — and minority groups underrepresented in the scientific workforce — increasingly are served by local, 2 - year community colleges. (sciencemag.org)
The proposal is aimed at boosting resources for students in underrepresented groups at the elementary and middle - school levels that act as feeder institutions for the high schools. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The strategies to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in the sciences have not been exhausted. (sciencemag.org)