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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

understates

/ˈʌndəsteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does understates mean?

verb

to express less than the true extent or degree of something; to minimize or downplay the importance or severity of something.

Example

"The report understates the impact of the economic downturn on local businesses."

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