misstate

misstate Definition

mis·state (-stāt′)

transitive verb -·stat′ed, -·stat′·ing

to state incorrectly or falsely

misstate Related Forms

mis·state′·ment noun

misstate Synonyms

deceive, misrepresent, misquote; see exaggerate.

misstate Usage Examples

Object

fact: We hereby warrant that all statements made are true and that we have not misstated any material facts.

Modifying Another Word

materially: Is FD happy with the prospect of including in his first set of financial statements a current-year P&L account that is intentionally materially misstated?
not: We hereby warrant that all statements made are true and that we have not misstated any material facts.

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