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underreporting

/ˌʌndərˈrɪpɔːrtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does underreporting mean?

noun

The act of reporting or recording something in a way that is less than the true amount or extent, often intentionally or unintentionally.

Example

"The study revealed widespread underreporting of pollution in the city's waterways."

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