Meaning of the word reports in English

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reports

Verb

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

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the representative reported a decline in milk and meat production

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

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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

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

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account review record description exposition statement delineation transactions proceedings transcripts minutes compte rendu sitrep

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

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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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