underselection

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noun

The selection of something less often or by fewer people than would be expected.

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Meanings

noununderselection (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe selection of something less often or by fewer people than would be expected.

Origin

From under- + selection.

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APA

underselection. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/underselection

MLA

“underselection.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/underselection. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “underselection,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/underselection.

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