English to English
report
(r/I/'p/oU/rt
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noun (n)
- a written document describing the findings of some individual or group(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- the act of informing by verbal report(noun.communication)Example:
He heard reports that they were causing trouble.
source: wordnet30 - a short account of the news(noun.communication)Example:
The report of his speech.
source: wordnet30 - a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)(noun.event)Example:
They heard a violent report followed by silence.
source: wordnet30 - a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment(noun.communication)Example:
His father signed his report card.
source: wordnet30 - an essay (especially one written as an assignment)(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- the general estimation that the public has for a person(noun.cognition)Example:
He was a person of bad report.
source: wordnet30 - That which is reported.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding(verb.communication)Example:
Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city.
The team reported significant advances in their research.
source: wordnet30 - announce one's presence(verb.communication)Example:
I report to work every day at 9 o'clock.
source: wordnet30 - make known to the authorities(verb.communication)Example:
One student reported the other to the principal.
source: wordnet30 - be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism(verb.communication)Example:
Snow reported on China in the 1950's.
The cub reporter covered New York City.
source: wordnet30 - complain about; make a charge against(verb.communication)Example:
I reported her to the supervisor.
source: wordnet30 - To refer.(verb)source: webster1913
- To make a report, or response, in respect of a matter inquired of, a duty enjoined, or information expected; as, the committee will report at twelve o'clock.(verb)source: webster1913
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