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statementA definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪtmənt/

Korean meaning: 진술, 성명, 발표

Korean pronunciation: **스테이**트먼트

Example Sentences

  • His fashion statement was so bold that even peacocks felt underdressed.
  • The politician's statement was so vague, it could mean anything from tax reform to alien invasion.
  • The company issued a statement denying all allegations of wrongdoing.

statement

NOUN

//ˈsteɪtmənt//

A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing

statement concept
💡 Concept

The CEO read a brief statement to reporters about the company's new direction.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsteɪtmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsteɪtmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootstate
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Old French 'statement' and Middle English 'staten', derived from Latin 'status' meaning 'state' or 'condition', combined with the suffix '-ment' indicating an action or result.

🎵Rhyme

treatmentagreementmovementmoment
treatment
agreement
movement
moment

🔗Collocations

make a statement
official statement
financial statement
witness statement
bank statement
false statement
income statement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His fashion statement was so bold that even peacocks felt underdressed.

😄 Fun example

The politician's statement was so vague, it could mean anything from tax reform to alien invasion.

The company issued a statement denying all allegations of wrongdoing.

Please review your monthly statement carefully for any unauthorized transactions.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

declarationannouncementproclamationassertiontestimony

Antonyms

silenceconcealmentsecrecy

Related

declareannouncetestifyproclaimassert

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