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I think the personal satisfaction of doing good in the community and increasing value and holding true to the Hippocratic oath and being able to provide services to those that are in need is very strong moral reason to provide services for the underserved.
Raul Ruiz

Meaning of "underserved" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNDERSERVED

underserved  [ˌʌndəˈsɜːvd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNDERSERVED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Underserved is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNDERSERVED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of underserved in the English dictionary

The definition of underserved in the dictionary is having inadequate service.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNDERSERVED


approved
əˈpruːvd
curved
kɜːvd
decurved
diːˈkɜːvd
deserved
dɪˈzɜːvd
grooved
ɡruːvd
improved
ɪmˈpruːvd
long-sleeved
ˌlɒŋˈsliːvd
moved
muːvd
perceived
pəˈsiːvd
received
rɪˈsiːvd
relieved
rɪˈliːvd
removed
rɪˈmuːvd
reserved
rɪˈzɜːvd
short-sleeved
ˌʃɔːtˈsliːvd
uncurved
ʌnˈkɜːvd
undeserved
ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvd
unnerved
ʌnˈnɜːvd
unobserved
ˌʌnəbˈzɜːvd
unreserved
ˌʌnrɪˈzɜːvd
unserved
ʌnˈsɜːvd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNDERSERVED

underscrub
undersea
underseal
undersealing
underseas
undersecretary
undersecretaryship
undersell
underseller
undersense
underset
undersetting
undersexed
undershapen
undersheriff
undershirt
undershoot
undershorts
undershot
undershrub

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNDERSERVED

beloved
deprived
engraved
half-starved
involved
paved
resolved
sex-starved
short-lived
time-served
triple-nerved
uncarved
unresolved
unshaved
unsolved
varved
well-behaved
well-deserved
well-preserved
well-received

Synonyms and antonyms of underserved in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «underserved» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNDERSERVED

Find out the translation of underserved to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of underserved from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «underserved» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

缺医少药
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

desatendidos
570 millions of speakers

English

underserved
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

underserved
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المحرومة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

недостаточно внимания
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

carentes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রঞ্চিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

desservis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kurang mendapat perkhidmatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

行き届いていない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소외
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Underserved
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

được phục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போதிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Underserved
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alamayan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

abbienti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zaniedbane
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

недостатньо уваги
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

deservite
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποεξυπηρετούμενες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderbediende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

underserved
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

underserved
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of underserved

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERSERVED»

The term «underserved» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.323 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERSERVED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about underserved

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3 QUOTES WITH «UNDERSERVED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word underserved.
1
Bob Filner
The government gets it right on Head Start. We are providing opportunities for children in underserved areas where parents may not be able to afford preschool so they can begin their schooling with a running or Head Start.
2
Niecy Nash
When I was being honest with myself, I had to own that there was something about me that was drawing an energy in my life that left me feeling underserved and unfulfilled. I decided to grow. I decided to purge myself of anyone and anything that was not full of goodness, serving me or making me happy.
3
Raul Ruiz
I think the personal satisfaction of doing good in the community and increasing value and holding true to the Hippocratic oath and being able to provide services to those that are in need is very strong moral reason to provide services for the underserved.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDERSERVED»

Discover the use of underserved in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to underserved and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Culturally Diverse and Underserved Populations of Gifted ...
This volume addresses the under representation of culturally diverse and/or economically disadvantaged students in gifted and talented programs.
Alexinia Y. Baldwin, 2004
2
Promoting Health and Wellness in Underserved Communities: ...
Starting from the premise that our health status, vulnerability to accidents and disease, and life spans as individuals and communities are determined by the organization, delivery, and financing (or lack thereof) of health care, this book ...
Anabel Pelham, Elizabeth Sills, Gerald S. Eisman, 2012
3
Expanding Housing Finance to the Underserved in South Asia: ...
crisis demonstrated the importance of a strong, disciplined, and honest mortgage market.
Tatiana Nenova, 2010
4
Health Resources and Services Admin. : Many Underserved ...
Health centers funded through grants under the Health Center Program -- managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -- provide comprehensive primary care services ...
Cynthia A. Bascetta, 2009
5
Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and ...
The report suggests changing funding and reimbursement for dental care; expanding the oral health work force by training doctors, nurses, and other nondental professionals to recognize risk for oral diseases; and revamping regulatory, ...
Committee on Oral Health Access to Services, Board on Health Care Services, Board on Children, Youth and Families, 2012
6
Oversold and Underserved: A Financial Planner's Guidebook to ...
Oversold and Underserved explores the characteristics of the mass affluent market, highlighting a population who need and want the services financial planners can provide, and who can also be profitable for planners.
Marc S. Freedman, 2008
7
Medical Management of Vulnerable & Underserved Patients: ...
This is the only reference currently available that focuses on the treatment of patients living with chronic diseases in poor and minority populations.
King Jr., Margaret Wheeler, Alicia Fernandez, 2006
8
Reaching the underserved: mental health needs of neglected ...
'This is a superbly good book on a vital subject and deserves the attention of every person in the field of mental health and especially those in the field of community
Lonnie R. Snowden, 1982
9
Health Care Services, Racial and Ethnic Minorities and ...
The theme of this volume is Health Care Services, Racial and Ethnic Minorities and Underserved Populations: Patient and Provider Perspectives. The volume is divided into five sections.
Jennie J. Kronenfeld, 2005
10
The Great Rip-off in American Education: Undergrads Underserved
Yet according to the National Commission on Educating Undergraduates in the Research University, universities have too often failed, and continue to fail their undergraduate populations, and the students paying the tuition get, in all too ...
Mel Scarlett, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDERSERVED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term underserved is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Funds granted to bring solar power, jobs to 'underserved' areas like …
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is giving $100,000 to Grid Alternatives to make sure solar power makes inroads in “underserved areas” in Northern and Central ... «Vallejo Times Herald, Jul 15»
2
CareCredit Supports OneSight Vision Clinic for Underserved
Since 1988, OneSight has served 9 million underserved adults and children in 47 ... With a special interest in underserved children, the Caring Communities ... «MarketWatch, Jun 15»
3
Small-Business Loans Target 'Underserved' Entrepreneurs
The two companies have partnered to make small-business loans available in “underserved areas” in California, helping roughly 400 businesses and creating ... «NerdWallet, Jun 15»
4
PGA Golfer Jason and Ellie Day Stuff Backpacks for Underserved
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Concur brand ambassador and PGA golfer Jason Day, joined by his wife Ellie, visited the headquarters of ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
5
Oakland educator hired by city to bring college dreams to …
OAKLAND — A local educator who was lauded by the White House for bringing college opportunities to underserved communities across the country is about to ... «Contra Costa Times, Jun 15»
6
Marwen, Chicago's Free Art School for Underserved Youths, To …
Marwen, the city' free art school for underserved youths, will break ground Tuesday for its expanded campus at 833 N. Orleans St. Mayor Rahm Emanuel will ... «DNAinfo, Jun 15»
7
Safety-net hospitals indeed treat the underserved
There's been a policy battle raging lately about the little-known federal 340B drug pricing program. It allows hospitals and other providers that serve the poor in ... «The Hill, Jun 15»
8
How One Grocery Chain Succeeds In Low-Income, Underserved
Successfully operating a for-profit grocery store in a “food desert” -- that is, a low-income rural or urban area with few or no options in the way of fresh, healthy ... «Huffington Post, May 15»
9
CSU San Marcos Class of 2015 Reflects Campus' Effort To Help …
Additionally, 40 percent of the university's 2015 graduating class are from underserved communities. The school will also see more former foster children ... «KPBS, May 15»
10
NCPA: Senate Bill Provides Medically Underserved Seniors Greater …
Medicare beneficiaries in medically underserved areas would be able to access lower copays at "any willing pharmacy" that agrees to accept a drug plan's ... «PR Newswire, May 15»

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