Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overreport

verb

/ˌoʊvərɪˈpɔːrt/

Definition

To report something in an exaggerated or excessive manner, often by providing more information than necessary.

Examples

The news media can sometimes overreport minor incidents, making them seem more significant than they are.
In the study, it was found that participants tended to overreport their daily physical activity levels.
Officials warned against the tendency to overreport issues related to public safety.

Meaning

Overreporting usually occurs in contexts where data or incidents are represented in a way that suggests that they are more frequent or severe than they truly are.