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Overreport

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To report too much or too often..

Example Sentences

Just as the rising tide of cancellations leads the Census Bureau to overreport sales in the short term, it leads the government to underreport inventories.

Synonyms for overreport

Antonyms for overreport

underreport

Related Words

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What does overreport mean?

Overreport means (transitive) To report too much or too often..

What is a synonym for overreport?

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What is the opposite of overreport?

Possible antonyms include underreport.

How do you use overreport in a sentence?

Just as the rising tide of cancellations leads the Census Bureau to overreport sales in the short term, it leads the government to underreport inventories.

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