report

1 of 2

noun

re·​port ri-ˈpȯrt 

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

report

2 of 2

verb

reported; reporting; reports

transitive verb

1

a

: to give an account of : relate

b

: to describe as being in a specified state

reported him much improved

2

a

: to serve as carrier of (a message)

b

: to relate the words or sense of (something said)

c

: to make a written record or summary of

d(1)

: to watch for and write about the newsworthy aspects or developments of : cover

(2)

: to prepare or present an account of for broadcast

3

a(1)

: to give a formal or official account or statement of

the treasurer reported a balance of ten dollars

(2)

: to return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations

b

: to announce or relate as the result of investigation

reported no sign of disease

c

: to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of

d

: to make known to the proper authorities

report a fire

e

: to make a charge of misconduct against

intransitive verb

1

a

: to give an account : tell

b

: to present oneself

reported to the front desk

c

: to account for oneself

reported sick on Friday

d

: to work as a subordinate

reports to the vice president

2

: to make, issue, or submit a report

3

: to act in the capacity of a reporter

Phrases

on report

: subject to disciplinary action

was put on report for the violation

Synonyms

Noun

• bang
• blast
• boom
• clap
• crack
• crash
• pop
• slam
• smash
• snap
• thunderclap
• thwack
• whack
• whomp
• whump

Verb

• chart
• chronicle
• describe
• narrate
• recite
• recount
• rehearse
• relate
• tell

Examples of report in a Sentence

Noun

a special report on health

a report from our correspondent in China

She wrote a report of the meeting.

He gave a detailed report on the project.

She filled out a police report at the scene of the accident.

the government's report on crime in 2006

Unconfirmed reports state that over 100 people were hurt.

Police have received reports of gang activity in the neighborhood.

Verb

The murder was reported in the national news.

Several TV stations are reporting that the police are close to making an arrest.

Their job is to report the news accurately and fairly.

He was asked to report the details of the meeting.

Tomorrow the committee will report its findings on air pollution.

The doctor reported some improvement in her condition.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

These letters explain what happened, emphasize the customer’s previous record of on-time payments and politely request the issuer extend some good will by removing the one-time lapse from their credit reports. —Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024

The officers mentioned in this report declined comment or did not respond to interview requests. —Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024

According to a 2023 report from the California Hospital Association, one in five California hospitals are at a risk of closure, though most are in rural areas. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024

Both men were charged with multiple crimes, including homicide, but the charges were eventually dropped, according to a report from ABC 7. —Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024

In emails enclosed in the report, one past employee said animals were being kept in squalid conditions. —Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024

Published eight times each year, the Beige Book—named for the color of its cover—collects insights into the current state of the economy from on-the-ground interviews, reports, and surveys completed by each of the 12 Fed district banks. —Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024

According to the latest National Science Foundation report, Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, the workforce in STEM careers is made up of 61% white, 21% Asian, 8% Black, 8% Latino. —Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 20 Apr. 2024

After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills, according to a report from the Federal School Safety Commission. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2024

Verb

As of Monday, no measles cases had been reported in Marion County in 2024. —The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024

Using a non-confrontational demeanor and focusing on the airline’s French heritage, Smith has been able to successfully transform the former problem-child, Air France, with the group reporting a record profit last year. —Albertina Torsoli, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024

The 22-acre addition to the park will connect Louisville’s West End neighborhoods to Waterfront Park and take between 10th and 14th streets in the Portland neighborhood, The Courier Journal previously reported. —The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024

Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for human health, glacier melt and economic activity. —Jamey Keaten, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024

The Indiana Fever accounts for all of the WNBA's top 10 most expensive regular season games this year, according to data from the ticket site Gametime reported by Forbes. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024

My colleagues have been diligently reporting on the relationship between housing and homelessness. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024

Fordow’s most refined product today has a U-235 purity of 60 percent, IAEA reports show. —Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024

The Indy Zoo is encouraging people to report any animal observations people may have made. —Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Phrases Containing report

• annual report
• missing person report
• on report
• progress report
• report back
• report card
• report for duty
• report out
• report sick
• report stage
• report to
• self-report

Kids Definition

report

1 of 2 noun

re·​port ri-ˈpō(ə)rt 

-ˈpȯ(ə)rt

1

a

: common talk : rumor

b

: reputation sense 1

people of evil report

2

: a usually detailed account or statement

a news report

wrote a report of the meeting

3

: an explosive noise

the report of a gun

report

2 of 2 verb

1

: to make a statement about or description of : relate

2

a

: to describe and discuss in a newspaper article or broadcast

report a baseball game

b

: to act as a reporter

report on the latest developments

3

a

: to return or present (a matter officially given over to a committee) with conclusions and suggestions

b

: to make known to the proper authorities

report a fire

c

: to make a charge of misconduct against

report a student for lateness

4

a

: to present oneself

report for duty

b

: to work as a subordinate

reports to the vice president

Legal Definition

report

1 of 2 noun

re·​port

: a usually detailed account or statement: as

a

: an account or statement of the facts of a case heard and of the decision and opinion of the court or of a quasi-judicial tribunal determining the case

b

: a written submission of a question of law (as by a lower court) to an appellate court for review before final decision is entered

c

: a usually formal and sometimes official statement giving the conclusions and recommendations of a person (as a master) or group (as a legislative committee) authorized or delegated to consider a matter or proposal

the committee made an unfavorable report on the bill

d

: a usually formal account of the results of an investigation given by a person or group delegated or authorized to make the investigation

e

: an analysis of operations and progress and a statement of future plans made at stated intervals by an administrator or executive or group of executives to those to whom such a report is owed

the board of directors issued its annual report to the stockholders

report

2 of 2 transitive verb

1

a

: to make a written record or summary of

report a case

b

: to make a shorthand record of

2

a

: to give a formal or official account or statement of

b

: to return or present (a matter officially referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations

specifically : report out

c

: to announce or relate as the result of a special search, examination, or investigation

d

: to make known to the proper authorities

reported the fire

e

: to make a charge of misconduct against

reported him for harassment

intransitive verb

1

: to present oneself

reported for jury duty

2

: to make, issue, submit, or present a report

the committee will report this afternoon