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Definition of misstatement

misstatement

/ˌmɪsˈsteɪtmənt/
mis · state · ment

Plural:misstatements
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misstatement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An inaccurate, false, or misleading statement or account, whether made by mistake or intentionally.

Example

"The auditor flagged a material misstatement in the company's quarterly financial report."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misstatement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misstatement
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