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understatement [ˌʌndəˈsteɪtmənt] n
the act or an instance of stating something in restrained terms, or as less than it is ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
understatement Translations understatement [ˈʌndəˌsteɪtmənt] N 1. (= underestimate) [of rate, level, growth] → subestimación f these figures are an understatement → estas cifras son una subestimación 2. (= not exaggeration) I think that's something of an understatement → creo que eso es quedarse corto to say I'm disappointed is an understatement → decir que estoy desilusionado es quedarse corto interesting? that's the understatement of the year! → ¿interesante? ¡eso es quedarse corto! 3. (= restraint) → moderación f typical British understatement → la típica moderación británica, el típico comedimiento británico(frm) understatement n → Untertreibung f, → Understatement nt How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is insisted that eight duels a week--four for each of the two days--is too low an average to draw a calculation from, but I will reckon from that basis, preferring an understatement to an overstatement of the case. |
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