1. To present a conclusion in a way that is less forceful, emphatic, or complete than the facts warrant; to downplay or minimize the significance of findings or results
The report understatement the conclusion by failing to highlight the severity of the environmental impact.
O relatório subestimou a conclusão ao não destacar a gravidade do impacto ambiental.
2. To express a final judgment or decision with restraint or deliberate moderation
The scientist chose to understate the conclusion to avoid causing public alarm.
O cientista optou por subestimar a conclusão para evitar causar alarme público.