underreport Definition
to report less than the actual or expected amount or number.
Using underreport: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underreport" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company was accused of underreporting its profits to avoid taxes.
Example
Many cases of domestic violence go unreported or underreported.
Example
The government is concerned that some hospitals may be underreporting the number of COVID-19 cases.
underreport Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underreport
Antonyms for underreport
- exaggerate
- inflate
- overreport
Summary: underreport in Brief
'Underreport' [ˌʌndərɹɪˈpɔːt] means to report less than the actual or expected amount or number. It is often used in the context of financial reports, crime statistics, and health data. For example, 'The company was accused of underreporting its profits to avoid taxes.' 'Underreport' is synonymous with 'understate' and 'minimize,' and antonymous with 'overreport' and 'exaggerate.'
