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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There is no compelling evidence of general medical benefits resulting from the use of marijuana, save the self-fulfilling prophecy of self-reports of users.
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Mike Gimbel, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
The diet data was self-reported, which is known to be notoriously inaccurate, and the observational research was based on relatively brief recordings of sleep and exercise.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
While self-reported, such figures are often used by clinics to illustrate how procedural refinements may influence outcomes in a competitive market.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Pilots are required to self-report their position on and near the airport using a common radio frequency.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
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Mike Gimbel, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
The diet data was self-reported, which is known to be notoriously inaccurate, and the observational research was based on relatively brief recordings of sleep and exercise.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Jan. 2026
While self-reported, such figures are often used by clinics to illustrate how procedural refinements may influence outcomes in a competitive market.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Pilots are required to self-report their position on and near the airport using a common radio frequency.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Self-report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-report. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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