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reports

/ɹɪˈpɔːts/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹts/

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noun

A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).

Examples :

"A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem."

communication media writing info

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noun

Examples :

"The restaurant's reports for cleanliness have improved since the new manager took over. "

character quality

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noun

The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

Examples :

"The loud reports from the construction site startled the neighbors. "

sound military weapon

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noun

An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.

Examples :

""Sarah manages a team of five reports in the marketing department." "

business job organization position person

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verb

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

Examples :

"The student reported the details of the accident to the teacher. "

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verb

To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).

Examples :

""My neighbor always reports the latest gossip to me." "

communication media language story

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verb

To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.

Examples :

"When faced with a difficult math problem, the student reports to the teacher for help. "

communication action

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To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.

Examples :

"For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station."

communication police government law media info business organization

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verb

To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).

Examples :

"The student reports the bully to the principal. "

statement communication law action

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verb

To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself.

Examples :

"The student reported to class on time every day. "

appearance action

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verb

To write news reports (for); to cover as a journalist or reporter.

Examples :

"Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster."

media writing communication job

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verb

To be accountable to or subordinate to (someone) in a hierarchy; to receive orders from (someone); to give official updates to (someone who is above oneself in a hierarchy).

Examples :

"The new intern reports to the marketing manager. "

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verb

To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any matter officially referred.

Examples :

"The committee reported the bill with amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry."

communication media government business info

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To take minutes of (a speech, the doings of a public body, etc.); to write down from the lips of a speaker.

Examples :

"The secretary reports all the proceedings of the board meeting, writing down everything that's said. "

writing communication media language government politics info organization job business work technology

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verb

Examples :

"The recipe reports that the cake needs to bake for 30 minutes. "

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verb

To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.

Examples :

"The sound of the distant train whistle reports off the side of the mountain. "

sound communication