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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Participants self-reported their physical activity, presenting the risk of bias.
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Danielle Zickl, Health, 8 June 2026
According to industry insiders, those figures are self-reported by NBC.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Based on the American National Election Studies self-report measure, the working-class share of the Democratic coalition peaked around 56% in 1960 and has fallen more or less continuously since, sitting at just about 30% today.
—Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Sullivan said the district conducted a comprehensive review that found a violation of UIL contest rules had occurred and self-reported the violation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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Danielle Zickl, Health, 8 June 2026
According to industry insiders, those figures are self-reported by NBC.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Based on the American National Election Studies self-report measure, the working-class share of the Democratic coalition peaked around 56% in 1960 and has fallen more or less continuously since, sitting at just about 30% today.
—Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Sullivan said the district conducted a comprehensive review that found a violation of UIL contest rules had occurred and self-reported the violation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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“Self-report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-report. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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