verb
understate
Understate (verb) means to state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
verb
1
To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
2
To state (something) with an intentional lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
3
To state a quantity that is too low.
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What is the meaning of understate?
"understate" (verb) means to state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
What are the different meanings of understate?
"understate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay; 2. To state (something) with an intentional lack of emphasis, in order to express irony; 3. To state a quantity that is too low.