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Meaning of underreport
The primary meaning of "underreport" is to report something as less significant, frequent, or serious than it actually is.
Etymology of underreport
The word "underreport" is derived from the prefix "under-" meaning less than or below, and the verb "report" which comes from the Old French "reporter" meaning to carry or bring back, and the Latin "reportare" meaning to carry or bring back
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of giving an incomplete or inaccurate account of something, often due to negligence, bias, or intentional suppression of information
Synonyms
misreport
understate
minimize
downplay
overlook
omit
neglect
underestimate
underrate
underemphasize
misrepresent
distort
falsify
conceal
hide
suppress
withhold
underrecord
misrecord
misinterpret
misexplain
underexpose
downsize
belittle
trivialize
dismiss
ignore
gloss over
play down
soft-pedal
lowball
whitewash
Definitions
- To report or record something as less significant, frequent, or serious than it actually is
- * To fail to report or record something in full or accurately
Usage Examples
- The company has been accused of underreporting its environmental impact to avoid fines and negative publicity
- * The disease is often underreported due to lack of awareness and inadequate testing
Antonyms
overreport
exaggerate
overstate
magnify
amplify
emphasize
highlight
spotlight
focus
accentuate
stress
intensify
maximize
inflate
overestimate
overrate
overemphasize
dramatize
sensationalize
blow up
play up