self-report

noun

self-re·​port ˌself-ri-ˈpȯrt 

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

self-reported

ˌself-ri-ˈpȯr-təd 

adjective

Examples of self-report in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moreover, the study relied on patients’ own self-reports rather than medical record information. — Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Hamilton’s campaign self-reported receiving donations from 16,336 individual donors between April 30 and June 30 in its quest to unseat Republican incumbent Roger Marshall. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Participants also self-selected their time interval, and outcomes were self-reported, which may introduce participant bias. — Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 June 2026

Because each property is formally appraised only periodically and self-reported in between, the quarter-to-quarter figures understate how much the underlying land actually moves. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-report

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort