Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inflate-the-number-of

verb phrase

/ɪnˈfleɪt ðə ˈnʌmbər əv/

Definition

To deliberately exaggerate or increase a particular number, often to create a misleading impression.

Examples

The company tends to inflate the number of users to attract investors.
During the meeting, several members accused the team of inflating the number of completed projects.

Meaning

This phrase often refers to the act of artificially raising figures related to statistics, amounts, or quantities, often for the purpose of manipulation or distortion of truth.