Main Entry: ¹re·port

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈpȯrt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from reporter to bring back, report, from Latin reportare, from re- + portare to carry — more at fare

Date: 14th century

1 a : common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor b : quality of reputation <a witness of good report>
2 a : a usually detailed account or statement <a news report> b : an account or statement of a judicial opinion or decision c : a usually formal record of the proceedings of a meeting or session
3 : an explosive noise

— on report : subject to disciplinary action <was put on report for the violation>