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- DictionaryRe·port/rəˈpôrt/
verb
- 1. give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated: "the representative reported a decline in milk and meat production"
- 2. present oneself formally as having arrived at a particular place or as ready to do something: "Stewart is to report to a probation office on Monday"
noun
- 1. an 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"
- 2. 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"
Definitions of report. verb. to give an account or representation of in words. synonyms: account, describe. see more. verb. announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding. “The team reported significant advances in their research” see more. verb. make known to the authorities. “One student reported the other to the principal”
a spoken or written description of something containing information that somebody needs to have. a police report. The company has just released its annual report. Can you give us a progress report? report on something You need to compile a report on your findings. see also self-report. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. official study.
report verb (DESCRIBE) B1. to describe a recent event or situation, especially on television, radio, or in a newspaper: Jo Smith reports on recent developments. [ + that ] She reported that the situation had changed dramatically. [ + doing sth ] A woman outside the shop reported seeing the gun. More examples.
6 days ago · A report is an official document which a group of people issue after investigating a situation or event. After an inspection, the inspectors must publish a report. A report has found that only 22 per cent of lecturers in our universities are women. [Also + on/by] 5. countable noun.
report (on something) an official document written by a group of people who have examined a particular situation or problem The committee will publish their report on the health center in a few weeks. story. a story or piece of information that may or may not be true I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings.
verb. OPAL W. /rɪˈpɔːt/ /rɪˈpɔːrt/ Verb Forms. Phrasal Verbs. give information. [transitive, intransitive] to give people information about something that you have heard, seen, done, etc. report something The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies.
1. a. To make or present an official or formal account of: The study reported a decline in heart disease. The audit reports that the company lost money. b. To write or provide an account or summation of for publication or broadcast: report the news. 2. a. To tell about the presence or occurrence of: A burglar was reported in the area. b.
