Comparative (adj.)

Involving the comparison of two or more things

Relative, analogous

“The table provides a comparative analysis of data.”

Analysis (n.)

A detailed examination of the elements of something

Examination, evaluation

“The analysis highlights variations in representation.”

Occupying (v.)

To hold or fill a position or space

Holding, filling

“Women were occupying key government positions.”

Sector (n.)

A distinct area of activity or industry

Division, category

“Representation varied across the government sector.”

Variation (n.)

A change or difference in condition or amount

Difference, diversity

“The data reveals significant variations between sectors.”

Significant (adj.)

Sufficiently important to be worthy of attention

Notable, substantial

“There were significant differences in women’s roles.”

Officials (n.)

People holding positions of authority

Authorities, leaders

“Nearly half of government officials in Canada were women.”

Management (n.)

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people

Administration, leadership

“Women held 36% of managerial roles in Canada.”

Lagged (v.)

To fall behind in movement or development

Fell behind, delayed

“Rome lagged significantly in female representation.”

Noteworthy (adj.)

Worth paying attention to

Remarkable, notable

“Italy showed noteworthy female participation in government.”

Examining (v.)

Inspecting or analyzing something in detail

Analyzing, assessing

“The study examines trends in women’s representation.”

Remarkably (adv.)

In a way that is worthy of notice

Surprisingly, notably

“Rome remarkably led in women’s management roles.”

Disparity (n.)

A great difference

Inequality, gap

“A notable disparity existed between government and management.”

Pronounced (adj.)

Clearly noticeable

Distinct, marked

“The difference in Rome was most pronounced in 2000.”

Representation (n.)

The act of standing for or symbolizing something

Inclusion, delegation

“Women’s representation was high in Egypt’s government.”

Trends (n.)

General directions in which something is changing

Patterns, movements

“Trends in management varied across the countries.”

Figures (n.)

Numbers or statistics

Data, statistics

“The figures showed a sharp contrast between the sectors.”

Roles (n.)

The functions or positions assigned to individuals

Positions, duties

“Women’s roles in management outpaced government roles in Rome.”

Outperformed (v.)

To perform better than others

Surpassed, excelled

“Ukraine outperformed other countries in management roles.”

Leadership (n.)

The action of leading a group or organization

Authority, guidance

“Leadership positions in Rome were mostly held by women.”

Distribution (n.)

The action of sharing something among a group

Allocation, division

“The distribution of positions varied greatly by sector.”