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Meaning of the word reports in English

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reports

Verb

1.

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

Example:
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the representative reported a decline in milk and meat production
Synonym:
announce describe tell of detail delineate outline communicate pass on relay divulge disclose reveal publish circulate set out set forth put out post broadcast blazon herald proclaim declare publicize promulgate document record chronicle adumbrate
2.

present oneself formally as having arrived at a particular place or as ready to do something.

Example:
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Stewart is to report to a probation office on Monday
Synonym:
arrive appear turn up clock in sign in come clock on punch in show up

Noun

1.

an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.

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the chairman's annual report
Synonym:
account review record description exposition statement delineation transactions proceedings transcripts minutes compte rendu sitrep
2.

a piece of information that is unsupported by firm evidence and that the speaker feels may or may not be true.

Example:
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reports were circulating that the chairman was about to resign
Synonym:
news information word intelligence intimation tidings advices rumor whisper buzz bruit
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report reporting reporter self-report reported speech cub reporter annual report