: a report about one's behavior provided especially by one who is a subject of research

Examples of self-report in a Sentence

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Some of those of note include that the study was self-report-focused, without any vestibular analysis that could offer key clues as to where PES may be mechanistically based. New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026 Two, physician specialty information is self-reported and is not required as part of licensure. Laura Guido, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026 Searcy was reported by a Gainesville police officer and did not self-report the violations to Gainesville ISD. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 Brickken has tokenized more than $660 million across 40 countries, according to the company's own figures, which are self-reported and unaudited. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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