misstatement in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
MISSTATEMENT: An incorrect or misleading statement, particularly one that affects financial reports or legal proceedings.
Sample Sentences
- The accountant discovered a significant misstatement in the financial report that could affect the company's stock price.
- During the trial, the defense argued that the misstatement of facts by the witness undermined the credibility of the entire case.
- After reviewing the documents, the auditor found a misstatement that could lead to regulatory penalties.
- The journalist had to issue a correction after realizing a misstatement in her article about the politician's policies.
- Due to a misstatement in the application, the candidate was disqualified from the job opportunity.