report
To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).
Verb 4 meanings
To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).
To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).
To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.
“For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.”
To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).
“If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.”
Noun 4 meanings
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).
“A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.”
Reputation.
The sharp, loud sound of a gunshot or explosion.
An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.
Etymology
From Middle English reporten, from Anglo-Norman reporter, from Latin reportāre (“to carry back, return, remit, refer”), from re- + portāre.
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REPORT at a glance
REPORT has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + P 3 + O 1 + R 1 + T 1) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #455 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with report
All rhymesOne letter away
- RESORT6
- REPOST8
- DEPORT9
- RETORT6
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