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
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The new proposal applies primarily to foreign nationals subject to I-94 documentation, visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries applying through ESTA, and travelers using CBP’s mobile app to self-report their departure.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
That was reflected in the number of people who self-reported the quake on the USGS website.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Amazon self-reported the incident in Waco to federal authorities.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025
As with most aspects of Big Tech, the ad reach figures are self-reported and do not come from third-party measurement firms like Nielsen, as is the case for traditional media players like Disney or Paramount.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
That was reflected in the number of people who self-reported the quake on the USGS website.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Amazon self-reported the incident in Waco to federal authorities.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025
As with most aspects of Big Tech, the ad reach figures are self-reported and do not come from third-party measurement firms like Nielsen, as is the case for traditional media players like Disney or Paramount.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Self-report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-report. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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