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noun
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing:do you agree with this statement? this is correct as a statement of fact an official account of facts, views, or plans, especially one for release to the media:the officials issued a joint statement calling for negotiations a formal account of events given by a witness, defendant, or other party to the police or in a court of law:she made a statement to the police a document setting out items of debit and credit between a bank or other organization and a customer. the expression of an idea or opinion through something other than words:their humorous kitschiness makes a statement of serious wealth Music the occurrence of a musical idea or motive within a composition:a carefully structured musical and dramatic progression from the first statement of this theme