report — a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework, but luckily I had to submit a digital report anyway.
- The police report stated that the criminal was caught red-handed... literally covered in red paint.
- She will report the meeting results to the board of directors.
report
NOUN[/rɪˈpɔːrt/]
a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'reportare', formed by combining the prefix 're-' (again, back) with 'portare' (to carry). Originally meaning 'to carry back' or 'to bring back', it evolved to mean conveying or communicating information.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + portare (to carry) = to carry back, to convey information.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework, but luckily I had to submit a digital report anyway.”
“The police report stated that the criminal was caught red-handed... literally covered in red paint.”
“She will report the meeting results to the board of directors.”
“The weather report was wrong again - it's sunny instead of rainy.”
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