Definitionv. represent as less significant or important
Last update: October 21, 2015
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In this particular they very largely understate the number of Hebrews, whose communicants (0.3%) are heads of families only, and largely of the Protestants; whereas they represent practically the total Roman Catholic population above 9 years of age. [adjective]
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I think he could have been bumped," Rand understated." [Please select]
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"Well, the idea had occurred to me," Rand understated, keeping his right hand close to his left coat lapel. [Please select]
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But the evidence will convince him that I have understated the case against General Dyer. [Please select]
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I have understated it even now, for he has achieved two careers as a politician--one on each side of the House. [Please select]
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From all available collateral sources it appears that the official figures greatly understated the actual number of arrivals. [Please select]
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Holmes reported his loss at 1,636, of which 173 were killed; but as Prentiss buried 400, Holmes evidently understated his losses. [Please select]
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