Meaning & use
Misstated
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Stated something incorrectly or inaccurately, whether intentionally or by mistake.
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The company misstated its earnings for two consecutive quarters.
He misstated the deadline, causing confusion among the team.
A note on using this word
In financial and legal contexts, 'misstated' often carries a formal implication of an error requiring correction or restatement.
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