If you say that someone is overstating something, you mean they are describing it in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is.

How do you know if something is overstated or understated?

Overstated is the opposite of understated in accounting terminology. Accountants use this term to describe an incorrect reported amount that is higher than the true amount.

What does it mean to overstate the truth?

To overstate is to exaggerate or place too much importance on something.