report (Meaning)
report (n)
a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
the act of informing by verbal report
a short account of the news
a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)
a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment
an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
the general estimation that the public has for a person
report (v)
to give an account or representation of in words
announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding
announce one's presence
make known to the authorities
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
complain about; make a charge against
report (v. t.)
To refer.
To bring back, as an answer; to announce in return; to relate, as what has been discovered by a person sent to examine, explore, or investigate; as, a messenger reports to his employer what he has seen or ascertained; the committee reported progress.
To give an account of; to relate; to tell; to circulate publicly, as a story; as, in the common phrase, it is reported.
To give an official account or statement of; as, a treasurer reports the receipts and expenditures.
To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.
To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any matter officially referred; as, the committee reported the bill witth amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry.
To make minutes of, as a speech, or the doings of a public body; to write down from the lips of a speaker.
To write an account of for publication, as in a newspaper; as, to report a public celebration or a horse race.
To make a statement of the conduct of, especially in an unfavorable sense; as, to report a servant to his employer.
That which is reported.
An account or statement of the results of examination or inquiry made by request or direction; relation.
A story or statement circulating by common talk; a rumor; hence, fame; repute; reputation.
Sound; noise; as, the report of a pistol or cannon.
An official statement of facts, verbal or written; especially, a statement in writing of proceedings and facts exhibited by an officer to his superiors; as, the reports of the heads af departments to Congress, of a master in chancery to the court, of committees to a legislative body, and the like.
An account or statement of a judicial opinion or decision, or of case argued and determined in a court of law, chancery, etc.; also, in the plural, the volumes containing such reports; as, Coke's Reports.
A sketch, or a fully written account, of a speech, debate, or the proceedings of a public meeting, legislative body, etc.
Rapport; relation; connection; reference.
report (v. i.)
To make a report, or response, in respect of a matter inquired of, a duty enjoined, or information expected; as, the committee will report at twelve o'clock.
To furnish in writing an account of a speech, the proceedings at a meeting, the particulars of an occurrence, etc., for publication.
To present one's self, as to a superior officer, or to one to whom service is due, and to be in readiness for orders or to do service; also, to give information, as of one's address, condition, etc.; as, the officer reported to the general for duty; to report weekly by letter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of report
report Sentence Examples
- The scientist will present a detailed report on the experiment's findings.
- The news report provided up-to-date information on the ongoing conflict.
- The financial report indicated a significant increase in profits for the company.
- The police report documented the events leading to the arrest of the suspect.
- The research team's report highlighted the importance of further investigation into the phenomenon.
- The teacher's progress report outlined the student's academic strengths and areas for improvement.
- The weather report forecast possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
- The doctor's report confirmed the patient's diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.
- The engineer's report assessed the feasibility of constructing a new bridge over the river.
- The report on the company's performance was praised for its accuracy and insights.
FAQs About the word report
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The scientist will present a detailed report on the experiment's findings.
The news report provided up-to-date information on the ongoing conflict.
The financial report indicated a significant increase in profits for the company.
The police report documented the events leading to the arrest of the suspect.
