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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Major theme parks within Florida must self-report visitor injuries and require at least 24 hours of hospitalization, per Florida Politics.
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 26 July 2025
The study is believed to be the first to track how teens use dating apps by recording their keyboard activity rather than relying on self-reports, according to the researchers.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Then Head of School Blair Lowry chose to fire Muse over his failure to self-report the incident, according to a letter summarizing the findings of third-party investigators T&M USA.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
The self-report issue noted by O’Brien could extend to powder use for babies.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 23 July 2025
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 26 July 2025
The study is believed to be the first to track how teens use dating apps by recording their keyboard activity rather than relying on self-reports, according to the researchers.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Then Head of School Blair Lowry chose to fire Muse over his failure to self-report the incident, according to a letter summarizing the findings of third-party investigators T&M USA.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2025
The self-report issue noted by O’Brien could extend to powder use for babies.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 23 July 2025
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“Self-report.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-report. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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