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report

[rɪˈpɔːt]

report Definition

  • 1a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
  • 2give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
  • 3an official document giving information or instructions, especially one concerning a fault or problem

Using report: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "report" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The journalist filed a report on the accident.

  • Example

    The police officer asked the witness to report what they saw.

  • Example

    The company issued a report on its financial performance.

  • Example

    I need to report a problem with my computer.

report Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using report

  • under close observation or scrutiny, often as a result of poor behavior or performance

    Example

    After the incident, the employee was put on report by the manager.

  • to have news or information to share

    Example

    The doctor said she had nothing to report after the patient's check-up.

  • something that is completely useless or invalid

    Example

    The contract turned out to be not worth the paper it's written on.

Phrases with report

  • a document showing a student's grades and academic performance over a period of time

    Example

    My son's report card shows that he is doing well in math.

  • to arrive at work or a designated place to begin a shift or task

    Example

    Soldiers are expected to report for duty at 6am sharp.

  • to be accountable to someone in a position of authority

    Example

    All employees must report to their supervisors.

Origins of report

from Old French 'reporter', meaning 'to carry back'

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Summary: report in Brief

The term 'report' [rɪˈpɔːt] refers to a spoken or written account of something observed, heard, done, or investigated. It can also refer to an official document providing information or instructions. Examples include 'The journalist filed a report on the accident,' and 'I need to report a problem with my computer.' Phrases like 'report card' and 'report for duty' extend the term's usage, while idioms like 'not worth the paper it's written on' convey its negative connotations.

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