Report - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈpɔːrt|  American pronunciation of the word report
Brit.  |rɪˈpɔːt|  British pronunciation of the word report

noun

- a written document describing the findings of some individual or group (syn: study)
- the act of informing by verbal report (syn: account)
he heard reports that they were causing trouble
- a short account of the news (syn: account, story, write up)
the report of his speech
- a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)
they heard a violent report followed by silence
- a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment
his father signed his report card
- an essay (especially one written as an assignment) (syn: composition, paper, theme)
- the general estimation that the public has for a person (syn: reputation)
he was a person of bad report

verb

- to give an account or representation of in words (syn: account, describe)
- announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding
Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city
The team reported significant advances in their research
- announce one's presence
I report to work every day at 9 o'clock
- make known to the authorities
One student reported the other to the principal
- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism (syn: cover)
Snow reported on China in the 1950's
The cub reporter covered New York City
- complain about; make a charge against
I reported her to the supervisor

Extra examples

A special report on health

A report from our correspondent in China

She wrote a report of the meeting.

He gave a detailed report on the project.

She filled out a police report at the scene of the accident.

The government's report on crime in 2006

Unconfirmed reports state that over 100 people were hurt.

Police have received reports of gang activity in the neighborhood.

The murder was reported in the national news.

Several TV stations are reporting that the police are close to making an arrest.

Their job is to report the news accurately and fairly.

He was asked to report the details of the meeting.

Tomorrow the committee will report its findings on air pollution.

The doctor reported some improvement in her condition.

They were reported to be safe. / It was reported that they were safe.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: report
he/she/it: reports
present participle: reporting
past tense: reported
past participle: reported
noun
singular: report
plural: reports
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