UNDEREMPHASIS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

underemphasis

noun

Definition of underemphasis

as in minimization

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Recent Examples of underemphasis The presence of such players—who inevitably become leaders on their college teams—may have helped spread the underemphasis on academics that already afflicts too many student athletes. — Andrew Zimbalist, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2018

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minimization

Noun

That’s why some of the least glamorous line items (identity, segmentation, logging, vendor control and data minimization) in a multi-year technology program determine how effective the rest of the spending was.

— James Lindsey, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Federal trade regulators already urge clear prepurchase disclosures and data minimization for connected products.

— Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

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