report
report Lexical Profile
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• noun
An official, organized, or detailed spoken or written account of an event, situation, or investigation.
"The committee published a comprehensive report on the state of public education."
A piece of unverified information or rumor circulating among people.
"Unconfirmed reports suggest that the two companies may merge before the end of the year."
An employee who is directly supervised by and accountable to a specific manager.
"As a department director, she meets weekly with each of her six direct reports."
A sudden, loud, sharp noise, such as that produced by an explosion or a firework.
"The sudden report of the starter pistol echoed across the stadium."
• verb
To give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated.
"Journalists from around the world gathered to report on the international climate summit."
To formally notify an authority about a problem, offense, or misconduct.
"Residents are encouraged to report any damaged street lights to the city council."
To present oneself formally at a designated place as ready for work or duty.
"All new recruits must report to the main reception desk at eight o'clock sharp."
To be accountable or responsible to a superior or supervisor within an organization.
"In her new role as project coordinator, she will report directly to the vice president of operations."
• Rhymes for report
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'reporter' (to carry back, tell, or relate), which derives from Latin 'reportare', formed from 're-' (back) and 'portare' (to carry).