report

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

Similar word(s): study

Definition categories: communication, document, papers

2. the act of informing by verbal report

- he heard reports that they were causing trouble

Similar word(s): account

Definition categories: communication, informing

3. a short account of the news

- the report of his speech

Similar word(s): account, story

Definition categories: communication, news

4. a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)

- they heard a violent report followed by silence

Definition categories: event, noise

5. a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment

- his father signed his report card

Definition categories: communication, info, information

6. an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

Similar word(s): composition, paper, theme

Definition categories: communication, essay

7. the general estimation that the public has for a person

- he was a person of bad report

Similar word(s): reputation

Definition categories: thought, estimate, estimation

Sentences with report as a noun:

- A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.

verb

1. to give an account or representation of in words

Similar word(s): account, describe

Definition categories: communication, inform

2. announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding

- Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city

- The team reported significant advances in their research

Definition categories: communication, announce, denote

3. announce one's presence

- I report to work every day at 9 o'clock

Definition categories: communication, announce, denote

4. make known to the authorities

- One student reported the other to the principal

Definition categories: communication, inform

5. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

- Snow reported on China in the 1950's

- The cub reporter covered New York City

Similar word(s): cover

Definition categories: communication, inform

6. complain about; make a charge against

- I reported her to the supervisor

Definition categories: communication, complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch

Sentences with report as a verb:

- For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.

- If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.

- Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster.

- Every newspaper reported the war.

- The financial director reports to the CEO.

- The committee reported the bill with amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry.