re·port
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Definition of report
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor
b
: quality of reputation
a witness of good report
2a
: 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
report
verb
reported; reporting; reports
Definition of report (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to give an account of : relate
b
: to describe as being in a specified state
reported him much improved
2a
: 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
3a(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
Synonyms for report
Synonyms: Noun
- bang,
- blast,
- boom,
- clap,
- crack,
- crash,
- pop,
- slam,
- smash,
- snap,
- thunderclap,
- thwack,
- whack,
- whomp,
- whump
Synonyms: Verb
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report
noun
re·port
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Kids Definition of report
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a usually complete description or statement
a weather report a book report
2
: a written or spoken statement that may or may not be true
There are reports of a breakthrough.
3
: reputation sense 1
They're people of evil report.
4
: an explosive noise
the report of a gun
report
verb
reported; reporting
Kids Definition of report (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to give a written or spoken description of something
A witness reported what happened.
2
: to make known to the proper authorities
report a fire
3
: to complain about (someone) for misconduct
He will report the bully to the principal.
4
: to make a statement that may or may not be true
The man is reported to be all right.
5
: to prepare or present an account of something (as for television or a newspaper)
6
: to show up
He reports for work at noon.
report
noun
re·port
Legal Definition of report
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
transitive verbLegal Definition of report (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to make a written record or summary of
report a case
b
: to make a shorthand record of
2a
: 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
1
: to present oneself
reported for jury duty
2
: to make, issue, submit, or present a report
the committee will report this afternoon
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