report

Syllabification: (re·port)

Pronunciation: /riˈpôrt/

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Definition of report

verb

1 [reporting verb] give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated: [with object]:the representative reported a decline in milk and meat production [with clause]:police reported that the flood waters were abating [no object]:the teacher should report on the child’s progress
[no object] cover an event or subject as a journalist or a reporter:the press reported on Republican sex scandals [with clause]:the Egyptian news agency reported that a coup attempt had taken place [with object]:the paper reported a secret program by the country to build nuclear warheads
(be reported) used to indicate that something has been stated, although one cannot confirm its accuracy: [with infinitive]:these hoaxers are reported to be hacking into airline frequencies to impersonate air traffic controllers (as adjective reported)a reported $50,000 in debt
[with object] make a formal statement or complaint about (someone or something) to the necessary authority:undisclosed illegalities are reported to the company’s directors [with object and complement]:eight horses have been reported missing in the last month
[with object] (of a legislative committee) formally announce that the committee has dealt with (a bill):the chairman shall report the bill to the HouseSee also below.

2 [no object] present oneself formally as having arrived at a particular place or as ready to do something:he was given three days to say goodbye to his family and report for active duty

3 [no object] (report to) be responsible to (a superior or supervisor):the appointee will report to the chairman of the committee

noun

1an 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 broadcast in the media:press reports suggested that the government was still using secret police to help maintain public order
a teacher’s written assessment of a student’s work, progress, and conduct, issued at the end of a term or academic year.
Law a detailed formal account of a case heard in a court, giving the main points in the judgment, especially as prepared for publication.
a piece of information that is unsupported by firm evidence and that the speaker feels may or may not be true:reports were circulating that the chairman was about to resign
dated rumor:report has it that the beetles have now virtually disappeared
archaic the way in which someone or something is regarded; reputation:whatsoever things are lovely and of good report

2a sudden loud noise of or like an explosion or gunfire.

3an employee who is supervised by another employee:all of his reports are twenty-somethings with no concept of proper attire for work

Phrases

on report: (especially of a prisoner or member of the armed forces) on a disciplinary charge.

Phrasal Verbs

report back (or report something back)
report a bill out: US (of a committee of Congress) return a bill to the legislative body for action.

Derivatives

reportable

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French reporter (verb), report (noun), from Latin reportare 'bring back', from re- 'back' + portare 'carry'. The sense 'give an account' gave rise to 'submit a formal report', hence 'inform an authority of one's presence' (sense 2 of the verb, mid 19th century) and 'be accountable (to a superior)' (sense 3 of the verb, late 19th century)

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report

verb

noun

Phrases

on report

Phrasal Verbs

report back (or report something back)

report a bill out

Derivatives

reportable

Origin:

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