as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!
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Recent Examples of overstate
The Atlanta Fed model points to a contraction in economic activity in the first quarter, which is probably overstated because much of that downward estimate comes from a marked increase in imports to avoid future tariffs.
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
However, some doubt Manus' claims, accusing it of overstating capabilities for its moment in the spotlight, the South China Morning Post reports.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
But he’s also repeatedly overstated vaccines’ risks and declined to directly urge parents to vaccinate their children.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
Its impact, particularly in some areas, is hard to overstate.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
However, some doubt Manus' claims, accusing it of overstating capabilities for its moment in the spotlight, the South China Morning Post reports.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
But he’s also repeatedly overstated vaccines’ risks and declined to directly urge parents to vaccinate their children.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
Its impact, particularly in some areas, is hard to overstate.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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