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understating

UK
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

understatingnoun
His constant understating of the problem led to a lack of urgency.
Его постоянное преуменьшение проблемы привело к отсутствию срочности.
Synonyms
underestimation
diminution
downplaying
minimization
understateverb

understating

Gerund

understated
Past Simple
understated
Past Participle
understating
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈsteɪt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/
занижатьО цифрах, показателях, суммах; также в контексте отчётности и статистики.
The accountant was charged with fraud for understating the company's earnings.
Бухгалтера обвинили в мошенничестве за то, что он занижал доходы компании.
He tends to understate his achievements.
Он склонен преуменьшать свои достижения.
Synonyms
diminish
de-emphasize
belittle
soft-pedal
downplay
minimize
Antonyms
overstate

Definitions

understatingnoun
The act of presenting something as being smaller or less important than it actually is.
His understating of the project's challenges led to unexpected difficulties later on.
understateverb
To describe or present something as being smaller, less important, or less serious than it actually is.
He tends to understate his achievements, making them seem less impressive than they truly are.
To record or report (a numerical amount, value, or figure) as less than the actual or true amount.
The accountant was charged with fraud for understating the company's earnings.
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