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Overstated is the past tense and past participle of overstate, which means to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is. See how to use overstated in sentences and synonyms, antonyms and related words.
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BetaOverstate means to describe something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is. Learn the word forms, synonyms, and usage examples of overstate from Collins English Dictionary.
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BetaOverstate means to state in too strong terms or exaggerate. Learn the synonyms, example sentences, word history, and usage of overstate from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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Betarepresented as greater than is true or reasonable
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Betaoverstate something to say something in a way that makes it seem more important than it really is synonym exaggerate. He tends to overstate his case when talking politics.; The seriousness of the crime cannot be overstated.; Her musical talent has been a little overstated. opposite understate
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BetaLearn the difference between overstated and understated, two verbs that mean to exaggerate or minimize something. See how to use them correctly in sentences and avoid common mistakes.
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BetaBritannica Dictionary definition of OVERSTATE [+ object]: to say that (something) is larger or greater than it really is. The company overstated revenue [=the company reported more revenue than it actually earned] for the past year. It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
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BetaOverstated is the opposite of understated in accounting terminology. Accountants use this term to describe an incorrect reported amount that is higher than the true amount. Using the previous inventory example, an accountant determines the balance is $17,000; the balance should be $15,000, however, resulting in an overstated amount.
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BetaOverstated means that the reported amount is incorrect and more than the true or correct amount. Learn how to identify and correct overstated accounts with examples and quizzes.
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