Definition of report

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  • report is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • report is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • report is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of report

  • an essay (especially one written as an assignment) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. composition
    2. paper
    3. theme
  • to give an account or representation of in words (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. account
    2. describe
  • the act of informing by verbal report (noun)

    Examples

    1. he heard reports that they were causing trouble

    Synonyms

    1. account
  • a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment (noun)

    Examples

    1. his father signed his report card

    Synonyms

    1. report card
  • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism (verb)

    Examples

    1. Snow reported on China in the 1950's
    2. The cub reporter covered New York City

    Synonyms

    1. cover
  • a short account of the news (noun)

    Examples

    1. the report of his speech

    Synonyms

    1. account
    2. news report
    3. story
    4. write up
  • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. study
    2. written report
  • the general estimation that the public has for a person (noun)

    Examples

    1. he was a person of bad report

    Synonyms

    1. reputation
  • announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding (verb)

    Examples

    1. Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city
    2. The team reported significant advances in their research
  • announce one's presence (verb)

    Examples

    1. I report to work every day at 9 o'clock
  • a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing) (noun)

    Examples

    1. they heard a violent report followed by silence
  • complain about; make a charge against (verb)

    Examples

    1. I reported her to the supervisor
  • make known to the authorities (verb)

    Examples

    1. One student reported the other to the principal

See definition of report in Merriam Webster