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   State·ment

   /ˈstātmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing: "do you agree with this statement?"
   • ▪ 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"
   • ▪ an expression of an attitude or belief that is made by means of actions or appearance: "the hope is that they will fill the stands and terraces to make a statement about the importance of this club"
   • ▪ denoting something, such as a visually striking piece of jewelry, clothing, or interior decoration, that is intended to convey a particular attitude or image: "pure white walls and floors allow her statement furniture to take center stage"
   • ▪ 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"
   • ▪ 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"

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