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Report - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A report is a formal document that presents information, findings, or results in an organized manner. It is often used in academic, business, or scientific contexts to communicate details clearly.

report

/rɪˈpɔːrt/ /rɪˈpɔːt/

Definition:

A written or spoken account of an event, situation, or investigation.

Synonyms:

account, summary, record, statement

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

conceal, suppress

Common Collocations:

annual report, news report, weather report, police report

Derivatives:

reporter, reporting, reported

Usage Tips:

Use 'report' as a noun for written accounts and as a verb for conveying information formally.

Common Phrases:

report card, final report, eyewitness report

Etymology:

From Old French 'reporter', meaning 'to carry back', derived from Latin 'reportare'.

Examples:

  • 1. She wrote a detailed report on the experiment.
  • 2. The news will report the latest developments tonight.
  • 3. He submitted his monthly sales report yesterday.
  • 4. The teacher asked for a book report by Friday.

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