1
a
: common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor
b
: quality of reputation
a witness of good report
2
a
: a usually detailed account or statement
a news report
b
: an account or statement of a judicial opinion or decision
c
: a usually formal record of the proceedings of a meeting or session
3
: an explosive noise
reported; reporting; reports
1
a
: to give an account of : relate
b
: to describe as being in a specified state
reported him much improved
2
a
: to serve as carrier of (a message)
b
: to relate the words or sense of (something said)
c
: to make a written record or summary of
d(1)
: to watch for and write about the newsworthy aspects or developments of : cover
(2)
: to prepare or present an account of for broadcast
3
a(1)
: to give a formal or official account or statement of
the treasurer reported a balance of ten dollars
(2)
: to return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations
b
: to announce or relate as the result of investigation
reported no sign of disease
c
: to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of
d
: to make known to the proper authorities
report a fire
e
: to make a charge of misconduct against
Synonyms
Examples of report in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The officers mentioned in this report declined comment or did not respond to interview requests.
—Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
According to a 2023 report from the California Hospital Association, one in five California hospitals are at a risk of closure, though most are in rural areas.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Both men were charged with multiple crimes, including homicide, but the charges were eventually dropped, according to a report from ABC 7.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
In emails enclosed in the report, one past employee said animals were being kept in squalid conditions.
—Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
Published eight times each year, the Beige Book—named for the color of its cover—collects insights into the current state of the economy from on-the-ground interviews, reports, and surveys completed by each of the 12 Fed district banks.
—Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
According to the latest National Science Foundation report, Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, the workforce in STEM careers is made up of 61% white, 21% Asian, 8% Black, 8% Latino.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 20 Apr. 2024
After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills, according to a report from the Federal School Safety Commission.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2024
Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The Indy Zoo is encouraging people to report any animal observations people may have made.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Any abuse will not be tolerated and will be reported.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
But renters face a slightly rosier outlook now in the Grand Canyon State, where CNBC reports that rents in many metro regions have gone down.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The team found that men who reported high alcohol intake were 22% more likely to develop heart disease compared with men whose intake was moderate.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 10 Apr. 2024
Weisselberg had already served five months for tax fraud, for not reporting $1.7 million in benefits and falsifying business records at the Trump Organization.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
And even in the U.S. where quit rates have recently fallen, certain industries like personal care services continue to report higher-than-average resignation rates.
—Miglė Petrauskaitė, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The New York Times was first to report the whistleblower complaint.
—Gregory Wallace, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
These letters explain what happened, emphasize the customer’s previous record of on-time payments and politely request the issuer extend some good will by removing the one-time lapse from their credit reports.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The officers mentioned in this report declined comment or did not respond to interview requests.
—Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2024
According to a 2023 report from the California Hospital Association, one in five California hospitals are at a risk of closure, though most are in rural areas.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
Both men were charged with multiple crimes, including homicide, but the charges were eventually dropped, according to a report from ABC 7.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
In emails enclosed in the report, one past employee said animals were being kept in squalid conditions.
—Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024
Published eight times each year, the Beige Book—named for the color of its cover—collects insights into the current state of the economy from on-the-ground interviews, reports, and surveys completed by each of the 12 Fed district banks.
—Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
According to the latest National Science Foundation report, Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, the workforce in STEM careers is made up of 61% white, 21% Asian, 8% Black, 8% Latino.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 20 Apr. 2024
After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills, according to a report from the Federal School Safety Commission.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2024
Verb
Fordow’s most refined product today has a U-235 purity of 60 percent, IAEA reports show.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The Indy Zoo is encouraging people to report any animal observations people may have made.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Any abuse will not be tolerated and will be reported.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
But renters face a slightly rosier outlook now in the Grand Canyon State, where CNBC reports that rents in many metro regions have gone down.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The team found that men who reported high alcohol intake were 22% more likely to develop heart disease compared with men whose intake was moderate.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 10 Apr. 2024
Weisselberg had already served five months for tax fraud, for not reporting $1.7 million in benefits and falsifying business records at the Trump Organization.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
And even in the U.S. where quit rates have recently fallen, certain industries like personal care services continue to report higher-than-average resignation rates.
—Miglė Petrauskaitė, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The New York Times was first to report the whistleblower complaint.
—Gregory Wallace, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
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report
1 of 2 noun
re·port
ri-ˈpō(ə)rt 
-ˈpȯ(ə)rt
1
a
: common talk : rumor
b
: reputation sense 1
people of evil report
2
: a usually detailed account or statement
a news report
wrote a report of the meeting
3
: an explosive noise
the report of a gun
report
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a statement about or description of : relate
2
a
: to describe and discuss in a newspaper article or broadcast
report a baseball game
b
: to act as a reporter
report on the latest developments
3
a
: to return or present (a matter officially given over to a committee) with conclusions and suggestions
b
: to make known to the proper authorities
report a fire
c
: to make a charge of misconduct against
report a student for lateness
4
a
: to present oneself
report for duty
b
: to work as a subordinate
reports to the vice president
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