understate

Example Sentences

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That may understate the value of capital gains for the wealthy.

From Los Angeles Times

The move came just hours after the company faced allegations of understating debt and intentionally deceiving shareholders from short-seller firm Muddy Waters.

From Barron's

U.S. accounting rules for intangible assets have been subject to criticism for potentially understating their true value or sometimes excluding some internally developed assets entirely.

From MarketWatch

So pressure to meet forecasts can result in both understated outlooks, which can confuse investors, and decisions on capital allocation, innovation and hiring that can damage a company over time.

From Barron's

“How about one of these? Something not too ornate, since the dress is fairly understated.”

From Literature