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Report

rɪˈpɔːt

Report definitions
verb
report reported reporting reports
  1. give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated

    "the minister reported a decline in milk production"

    announce describe give an account of tell of detail delineate outline
    • cover an event or subject as a journalist or a reporter

      "the public disliked the way that the media reported on the scandal"

    • used to indicate that something has been stated, although one cannot confirm its accuracy

      "hoaxers are reported to be hacking into airline frequencies to impersonate air traffic controllers"

    • make a formal statement or complaint about (someone or something) to the necessary authority

      "undisclosed illegalities are reported to the company's directors"

    • (of a parliamentary committee chairman) formally announce that the committee has dealt with (a bill)

      "the Chairman shall report the Bill to the House"

  2. present oneself formally as having arrived at a particular place or as ready to do something

    "Stewart is to report to a probation office on Monday"

    present oneself arrive appear turn up clock in sign in
  3. be responsible to (a superior or supervisor)

    "he reports to the chairman of the committee"

noun
report reports
  1. an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body

    "the chairman's annual report"

    • a spoken or written description of an event or situation, especially one intended for publication or broadcasting in the media

      "according to press reports, the plan faced considerable opposition"

    • a teacher's written assessment of a pupil's work, progress, and conduct, issued at the end of a term or school year
    • a detailed formal account of a case heard in a court, giving the main points in the judgement, especially as prepared for publication
  2. a piece of information that is unsupported by firm evidence

    "reports were circulating that the chairman was about to resign"

    • rumour

      "report has it that the beetles have now virtually disappeared"

  3. a sudden loud noise of or like an explosion or gunfire

    "all our horses are very gentle and are accustomed to hearing the report of a .22"

  4. an employee who reports to another employee
  5. the reputation of someone or something

    "whatsoever things are lovely and of good report"