report

/rɪˈpɔrt/

Definitions

1. noun

an official statement of facts, findings, or statistics, especially one presented in a formal or official manner

“The news reporter filed a detailed report on the storm’s aftermath.”

2. verb

to communicate or provide information about something, especially in a formal or official way

“The teacher asked the students to report their progress at the end of the semester.”

3. verb

to give a false or misleading account of something

“The witness was accused of reporting false information about the incident.”

4. verb

to be present or visible, especially in a place or situation

“The police reported a suspicious person lurking in the alley.”

5. verb

to be ill or absent from work, school, etc.

“I’m reporting sick to work today due to a cold.”

6. noun

a written or printed account of something, especially one intended for publication

“The article was a detailed report on the company’s financial struggles.”

7. noun

a formal statement or declaration, especially one made under oath

“The witness was required to make a sworn report about the incident.”

Synonyms

  • account
  • declaration
  • record
  • statement

Antonyms

  • concealment
  • cover-up
  • suppression