plural statements
1
: something that you say or write in a formal or official way : something that is stated
His office issued/released an official statement concerning his departure.
This is his first public statement about the investigation.
I disagree with your earlier statement about my record on this issue.
The advertisement included misleading/false statements about the product.
The police took the witness's statement.
We have a signed statement from a witness.
a sworn statement [=a statement that someone makes under oath and swears to be true]
—often used in the phrase make a statementHe made a statement to the police.
We can't make a definitive statement on the matter until all the facts are in.
2
: an opinion, attitude, etc., that you express through the things you do, the way you dress, etc.
The boycott was intended as a political statement.
—often used in the phrase make a statementThe government made a statement [=sent a message] by setting stiff punishments for repeat offenders.
The painting makes a strong/clear statement.
The way you dress can make a statement about you.
She thinks she's making a fashion statement [=being fashionable in a bold way], but I think she looks ridiculous.
3
: a document which shows amounts of money that you have received, spent, etc. : a brief record of a financial account
a statement of expenses
a monthly bank statement
We'll need to review your recent financial statements.
4
: a line of information in a computer program
5
: the act or process of stating something in speech or writing
His writing shows great eloquence and precision of statement.
She began her speech with a statement of her beliefs.
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/statement. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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