underreport

American  

[uhn-der-ri-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˌʌn dər rɪˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to report as less or fewer than is correct.

   to underreport the enemy's strength.

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Etymology

Origin of underreport

First recorded in 1945–50; under- + report

Example Sentences

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underreport

The International Energy Agency estimates that countries globally underreport energy-related methane emissions by approximately 80%.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026

"When people are alone or lonely, it impacts more than how they are feeling; they underreport what they eat, their desire to eat, and their cravings especially for unhealthy foods."

From Science Daily ● Apr. 4, 2024

Though Alaska Airlines said Emerson had completed all mandated FAA medical evaluations and was never suspended, researchers believe that pilots like Emerson underreport issues such as depression.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2023

It also turns out that, for some reason, the French significantly underreport heart disease on death certificates, according to a WHO investigation.

From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2023

This was only a portion of their global catch, which the Soviet Union continued to underreport for years.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2022