English to English noun
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a written document describing the findings of some individual or group | Example:
• this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
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the act of informing by verbal report | Example:
• he heard reports that they were causing trouble • by all accounts they were a happy couple
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a short account of the news | Example:
• the report of his speech • the story was on the 11 o'clock news • the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
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a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) | Example:
• they heard a violent report followed by silence
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a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment | Example:
• his father signed his report card
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an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | Example:
• he got an A on his composition
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the general estimation that the public has for a person | Example:
• he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing • he was a person of bad report
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That which is reported. | source: webster1913 verb
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to give an account or representation of in words | Example:
• Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
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announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding | Example:
• Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city • The team reported significant advances in their research
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announce one's presence | Example:
• I report to work every day at 9 o'clock
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12 |
make known to the authorities | Example:
• One student reported the other to the principal
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be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism | Example:
• Snow reported on China in the 1950's • The cub reporter covered New York City
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complain about; make a charge against | Example:
• I reported her to the supervisor
source: wordnet30 source: webster1913
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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. | source: webster1913
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