as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!

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Recent Examples of overstate The arrival of Steven Adams was overstated, but starting center Alperen Şengün has become a central figure of Udoka’s scheme, and second-year forward Amen Thompson’s versatility as a reserve gives Houston a plethora of aggressive options. Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 In many cases, however, critics overstate the severity of these sorts of problems. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024 Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID? Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 As Klarna prepares for a 2025 IPO, the company’s claims about its use of AI will come under scrutiny and prove to be wildly overstated. Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overstate 

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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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