overrepresentation

American  

[oh-ver-re-pri-zent-ay-shuhn] / ˌoʊ vərˌrɛ prɪ zɛntˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

overrepresentations

1. the state or fact of being overrepresented.

2. the act or process of overrepresenting.

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Example Sentences

"I think there is an overrepresentation of the value that Vaca Muerta can bring to solving the structural problems facing the Argentine economy," he says.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Despite the amyloid screening failures, Hispanics made up 22.5% of the U.S. arm of Eisai's trial, an overrepresentation compared to the US population.

From Reuters • Jul. 31, 2023

Bias, the A.I. company said, is caused by “overrepresentation” in its general data sets, though it did not specify if overrepresentation of white people was the issue here.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

“Trans people are more likely to face family rejection and even abuse at home based on their gender identity, which leads to overrepresentation in foster care, juvenile detention, and among unhoused youth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Latinos — who make up about 17% of the workforce — account for a third of all heat deaths due to their overrepresentation in industries that put them at risk, including construction and agriculture.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2022