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Meaning of the word report in English

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report

US /rɪˈpɔːrt/
UK /rɪˈpɔːrt/
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Noun

1.

a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated

Example:
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The police issued a report on the incident.
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She submitted her annual report to the board.
Synonym:
accountstatementrecorddescriptionnarrative
2.

a sudden loud noise, especially that of a gun

Example:
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We heard the loud report of a rifle.
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The hunter fired, and a sharp report echoed through the woods.
Synonym:
bangblastboomcrackexplosion

Verb

1.

to give a spoken or written account of something

Example:
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Please report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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The news channel will report live from the scene.
Synonym:
announcestatecommunicatenotifydisclose
2.

to be accountable to someone or something

Example:
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All employees must report to the manager.
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The committee will report directly to the CEO.
Synonym:
answer tobe accountable tobe responsible tobe subordinate to
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