What does misstatement mean?
Definitions for misstatement
mis·state·ment
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Princeton's WordNet
misstatementnoun
a statement that contains a mistake
Wiktionary
misstatementnoun
A statement that is false. Usually indicating an error rather than an intentional lie.
ChatGPT
misstatement
A misstatement is an error or inaccuracy, whether intentional or unintentional, that is present in any piece of information or financial document. It is usually related to wrong figures, incorrect accounting practices, or false representation of financial condition. Misstatements can have significant impacts if not corrected, such as misguiding investors or management decisions.
Webster Dictionary
Misstatementnoun
an incorrect statement
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of misstatement in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of misstatement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of misstatement in a Sentence
There's a whole other level of vetting and oversight for people who are actually employed by the State Department, as opposed to someone who worked for a subcontractor that had a contract with the State Department, i think that's a pretty serious misstatement.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald:
I asked the man where he had served in the military, he responded that he had served in special forces. I incorrectly stated that I had been in special forces. That was inaccurate and I apologize to anyone that was offended by my misstatement.
We will be delving into that, we will be reviewing that to see what is in there is accurate, which is inaccurate, which is a misstatement, which are examples that may be factual, may not be factual.
As an auditor it is saying this is a misstatement, though not a material one. That's the end of it.
I think probably the more startling thing isn't what was said, it’s the fact the crowd cheered, in other words, it wasn’t just a misstatement – that seemed to be a sentiment that at least those in the crowd largely agree with.
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