as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
the press release provides no new details—it is merely a restatement of information we already have
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of restatement
All Day All Night, 2023, uses the pastel arcs of 2012 to shape the perimeters of blank (raw) canvas: an ASL fossil, a Deaf sculpture, a set of instructions—and an imperative restatement of a pivotal work from the outset of Kim’s career.
—
Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to incorrect revenue recognition in previous periods, which led to a restatement of financial statements.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Making matters worse, the remediation efforts are expected to continue into 2026, thereby increasing the time during which the company’s financials are less trustworthy and increase the likelihood of restatements.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
These restatements can be catastrophic; studies have shown that a restatement leads to an average stock-price drop of 10%, and more than 20% in cases involving accounting irregularities.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restatement
Mara Mills, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to incorrect revenue recognition in previous periods, which led to a restatement of financial statements.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Making matters worse, the remediation efforts are expected to continue into 2026, thereby increasing the time during which the company’s financials are less trustworthy and increase the likelihood of restatements.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
These restatements can be catastrophic; studies have shown that a restatement leads to an average stock-price drop of 10%, and more than 20% in cases involving accounting irregularities.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restatement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restatement
translation
Noun
-
Designed to evolve from simple task automation (proofreading, code translation) to agentic behavior, the system is trained to act like a seasoned Goldman employee — consulting the right data, using appropriate algorithms and reflecting the firm’s values and decision-making protocols.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
-
Here, again, the English translation fails to capture the historical and cultural connotations of the Persian, Bahari explained.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Restatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restatement. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share