as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!
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Recent Examples of overstate
The rebound in November, while strong, likely overstated the labor market's actual momentum.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The couple concealed their use of the charity's money by overstating the amounts spent by the charity and overstating the scale of the charity's work and the true disposition of the donations, according to the indictment.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Some folks might overstate the likely influence of those who call for a more restrained U.S. approach to the world within a second Trump administration, the scholars wrote in the opinion piece.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump hiring 'from across the country,' but is rejection of DC power players overstated?
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The couple concealed their use of the charity's money by overstating the amounts spent by the charity and overstating the scale of the charity's work and the true disposition of the donations, according to the indictment.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Some folks might overstate the likely influence of those who call for a more restrained U.S. approach to the world within a second Trump administration, the scholars wrote in the opinion piece.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump hiring 'from across the country,' but is rejection of DC power players overstated?
—Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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