Meaning of the word overstatement in English

What does overstatement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overstatement

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt.mənt/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt.mənt/

Noun

a statement that expresses something in too strong, too extreme, or too impressive a way

Example:
To say that the project was a complete failure would be an overstatement.
His claim that he could finish the work in an hour was a huge overstatement.