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

For one, the individuals in the study self-reported their stage of menopause, which the researchers didn’t confirm with hormone or other diagnostic tests. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

Teams have not had to self-report injuries during training camp and the preseason. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Only about one-third of us floss daily (and that’s self-reported so… consider the reliability of your own self-reporting). — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

They were likewise asked to self-report feelings of sadness and depression. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Aug. 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