annual report

noun

plural annual reports
: a usually lengthy report issued yearly by an organization giving an account of its internal workings and especially its finances

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In 2024, youth services had 442 juvenile commitments, according to that year’s annual report from the division. Arkansas Online, 18 Dec. 2025 An independent network of global scientists writes and compiles the research in the annual report, offering it some shelter from political winds. Barbara Moran, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025 There’s also ongoing litigation that would draw scrutiny should SpaceX start having to explain it in annual reports. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025 The findings were part of an annual report published by the auditor that highlights alleged improper activities by agencies and state workers. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for annual report

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First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annual report was in 1724

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“Annual report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annual%20report. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

Legal Definition

annual report

noun
annual re·​port
: a written report distributed to shareholders each year by a corporation that sets forth financial information (as an auditor's report, the selling prices of the corporation's stock, and the yearly profit) as well as statements by the corporation's management
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