self-report

noun

self-re·​port ˌself-ri-ˈpȯrt How to pronounce self-report (audio)
: a report about one's behavior provided especially by one who is a subject of research
self-reported adjective

Examples of self-report in a Sentence

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Major theme parks within Florida must self-report visitor injuries and require at least 24 hours of hospitalization, per Florida Politics. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 26 July 2025 The study is believed to be the first to track how teens use dating apps by recording their keyboard activity rather than relying on self-reports, according to the researchers. Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 July 2025 Then Head of School Blair Lowry chose to fire Muse over his failure to self-report the incident, according to a letter summarizing the findings of third-party investigators T&M USA. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025 The self-report issue noted by O’Brien could extend to powder use for babies. Matt Fuchs, Time, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-report

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-report was in 1654

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“Self-report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-report. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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