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UNDERREPORTING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Underreporting.

Underreporting - as a verb

To report a number falsely, making it smaller than it ought to be, especially to do so intentionally

As a group, to report something less frequently than it actually occurs

Example: "Women tend to underreport rape."

Underreporting - as a noun

The act, or the result of insufficiently reporting

Example Sentences

"The underreporting of crime statistics continues to be a concern for law enforcement agencies."
"The underreporting of workplace injuries is a common issue in many industries."
"The study revealed a significant underreporting of symptoms by the participants."
"Government officials were accused of underreporting the number of COVID-19 cases in the country."
"The underreporting of financial losses by the company raised suspicions of fraudulent activity."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERREPORTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, underreporting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERREPORTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is UNDERREPORTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underreporting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERREPORTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is UNDERREPORTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underreporting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERREPORTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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