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Meaning of report

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

report

Pronunciation:/ɹəˈpoːt//ɹɪˈpɔːt//ɹɪˈpɔɹt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).

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

  2. Reputation.

  3. The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

  4. An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.

    Synonyms:subordinate

verb

Definitions

  1. To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

  2. To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).

  3. To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.

  4. To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.

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