over·state 
/ˌoʊvɚˈsteɪt/ verb
over·states; over·stat·ed; over·stat·ing /ˌoʊvɚˈsteɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to say that (something) is larger or greater than it really is
▪ The company overstated revenue [=the company reported more revenue than it actually earned] for the past year. ▪ It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death. ▪ It would be difficult to overstate the damage done by the storm. [=the storm did a great amount of damage] ▪ The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated. [=tomorrow's test is very important]
▪ The company overstated revenue [=the company reported more revenue than it actually earned] for the past year. ▪ It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death. ▪ It would be difficult to overstate the damage done by the storm. [=the storm did a great amount of damage] ▪ The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated. [=tomorrow's test is very important]
— over·state·ment /ˌoʊvɚˈsteɪtmənt/ noun, plural over·state·ments
[count] ▪ an overstatement of profits ▪ It's not an overstatement to say that he'll eat anything. [noncount] ▪ He is often given to overstatement.
/ˌoʊvɚˈsteɪtmənt/ noun, plural over·state·ments [count] ▪ an overstatement of profits ▪ It's not an overstatement to say that he'll eat anything. [noncount] ▪ He is often given to overstatement.
