Definition of report
1a : common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumorb : quality of reputation a witness of good report
2a : a usually detailed account or statement a news reportb : an account or statement of a judicial opinion or decisionc : 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
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Examples of report in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of report from the Web
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A 2011 report by the University of Wyoming found that only one in five National Park visitors in the US was nonwhite.
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Adam Lerrick, for example, helped draft a 2000 congressional report that recommended clipping the wings of both organizations.
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Early scouting reports: Georgia Southern | Clemson Mercer story lines: New QB The Bears enter fall camp with a quarterback competition between Tanner Brumby and Kaelan Riley.
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But detection may become easier if an experimental blood test ultimately proves accurate, said another report released on the same day.
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But that run of recent reports pushed those potential cost savings further away, leading to a decline in T-Mobile shares.
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Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has yet to speak to Elliott, but plans to do so on Friday when the players report for pre-camp physicals.
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The Huntersville Fire Department says a saddle tank carrying diesel fuel was ruptured as a result of the accident, and there were reports of fuel spilled.
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But federal reports in recent years from the Medicare advisory board, as well as the Government Accountability Office and the Office of Inspector General, have raised concerns about oversight and abuse of the 340B program.
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Origin and Etymology of report
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from reporter to bring back, report, from Latin reportare, from re- + portare to carry — more at fare
report
Definition of report
transitive verb
1a : to give an account of : relateb : 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 ofd (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 recommendationsb : to announce or relate as the result of investigation reported no sign of diseasec : to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting ofd : to make known to the proper authorities report a firee : to make a charge of misconduct against
intransitive verb
1a : to give an account : tellb : to present oneself reported to the front deskc : to account for oneself reported sick on Fridayd : 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
Examples of report in a Sentence
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 of report from the Web
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Rent prices have risen faster than the national average, and the metro area had just 21 available and affordable units for every 100 renters whose incomes fall below the poverty line, the National Low Income Housing Coalition reported in March.
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Archeologists have uncovered the living quarters of Sally Hemings at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello mansion in Charlottesville, Virginia, NBC News reports.
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Only one man, in his twenties, was arrested for disorderly conduct, as reported in The News Tribune.
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Swift purchased her Rhode Island seven-bedroom home by the sea for a reported $17.75 million in the spring of 2013.
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U.S. intelligence officials briefed him on the dossier and elements were reported publicly.
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The investigation, first reported by the news website VTDigger.org, is looking into allegations that Jane O'Meara Sanders made fraudulent claims and promises while seeking $10 million in financing for the real estate deal.
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Gift cards and other items were reported taken, but later found scattered along a street a few blocks away.
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On Friday, Green's spokeswoman said that she was not given a copy of the report by Democratic leadership and was not aware of the findings the Courier-Journal reported.
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First Known Use of report
14th century
REPORT Defined for English Language Learners
report
playDefinition of report for English Language Learners
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: a story in a newspaper or on radio or television that is about something that happened or that gives information about something
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: a written or spoken description of a situation, event, etc.
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: an official document that gives information about a particular subject
report
Definition of report for English Language Learners
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: to give information about (something) in a newspaper or on television or radio
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: to tell people about (something) : to make a report about (something)
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: to describe (a feeling, condition, etc.)
REPORT Defined for Kids
Definition of report for Students
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 1 They're people of evil report.
4 : an explosive noise the report of a gun
Definition of report for Students
reported
;reporting
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.
reporter
nounLaw Dictionary
report
Legal Definition of report
: 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
Legal Definition of report
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
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
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