reportable

adjective

re·​port·​able ri-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl 

1

: worth reporting

reportable news

2

: required by law to be reported

reportable income

reportable diseases

Examples of reportable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cyclosporiasis is reportable in 47 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City. — Eva Flowe july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Avian influenza is a reportable disease, so cases must also be reported to your state or local health department. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

In 2025, Texas recorded 178 reportable boating incidents that led to 50 deaths and 77 serious injuries. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Statewide, PennDOT reports there were 109,515 total reportable crashes in 2025, the second‑lowest on record, with traffic deaths at their lowest level ever recorded. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1518, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reportable

• portable
• deportable
• exportable
• supportable
• transportable
• insupportable
• unsupportable

Kids Definition

reportable

adjective

re·​port·​able -ˈpōrt-ə-bəl 

-ˈpȯrt-

1

: worth reporting

a reportable development

2

: required by law to be reported

reportable income

Medical Definition

reportable

adjective

re·​port·​able ri-ˈpōrt-ə-bəl, -ˈpȯrt- 

: required by law to be reported

reportable diseases

Legal Definition

reportable

adjective

re·​port·​able

: required by law to be reported

reportable income