reports
word · lemma: report
Definition
A report is a written or spoken account that gives information about something, often in an organized or official way. It can also mean a news story or a statement to authorities about an event or problem.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for written documents: 'school reports', 'sales reports', 'medical reports'. 'News reports' are stories in the media. 'Police reports' are official records. In American English, 'report' can also mean telling an authority about something: 'report a crime'.
Example Sentences
The teacher gave us our reports today.
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I read two reports about the weather.
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The news reports were on TV all night.
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The first reports say the roads are still closed.
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I've been buried in reports all week.
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According to early reports, nobody was hurt.
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