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/ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/ · un.der.state
verb
- To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimize or downplay. She underplayed her role in the project to avoid drawing attention to herself.
- To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony. He underplayed the seriousness of the situation to avoid alarming his friends.
- To state a quantity that is too low. The company understated the number of employees to avoid paying higher taxes.
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Did you know? The phrase 'understate' is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as business or politics, to convey a sense of subtlety or tact.