as reported — according to what has been stated in a report or news
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: according to what has been stated in a report or news
Pronunciation (IPA): /æz rɪˈpɔːrtɪd/
Example Sentences
- As reported, the CEO will retire next month to pursue his dream of becoming a professional pizza taster.
- As reported in yesterday's meeting, we need to increase productivity by 20%.
- As reported by our field team, the coffee machine has mysteriously started making better coffee since we threatened to replace it.
as reported
ADVERB[/æz rɪˈpɔːrtɪd/]
according to what has been stated in a report or news
a professional news anchor sits at a curved desk gesturing toward papers while speaking into a microphone. Behind the anchor, multiple monitors display charts and footage while camera operators focus their equipment on the broadcast. The anchor points to documents on the desk as information flows from the written reports to the live television audience. Producers and crew members coordinate the broadcast from the background control area. information being shared according to what has been documented in official reports and news sources
As reported, imported goods need industries supported!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'report' derives from Latin 'reportare', meaning 'to carry back' or 'to bring back'. The past participle suffix '-ed' was added to form 'reported', meaning 'having been reported or communicated'.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + portare (to carry, to bear) = to carry back or convey information; -ed (past participle suffix) indicates completed action or state.
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📝Examples
“As reported, the CEO will retire next month to pursue his dream of becoming a professional pizza taster.”
“As reported in yesterday's meeting, we need to increase productivity by 20%.”
“As reported by our field team, the coffee machine has mysteriously started making better coffee since we threatened to replace it.”
“As reported by the financial department, our budget allocation has been approved.”
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