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overstatement

/ˌoʊvərˈsteɪtmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does overstatement mean?

noun

An expression or statement that is exaggerated or overstated; a statement that is more emphatic or extreme than the facts warrant.

Example

"The politician's overstatement about the economy's growth was widely criticized by experts."

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