Meaning of 'report'

noun

the general estimation that the public has for a person

Synonyms: reputation

noun

an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

Synonyms: composition

noun

a short account of the news

Example: "The evening report was more pleasant than usual."

Synonyms: story

noun

the act of informing by verbal report

Example: "I heard reports that they were causing trouble."

Synonyms: account

noun

a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

Synonyms: study

noun

a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment

Example: "Their parents signed their report card."

Synonyms: report card

noun

a sharp explosive sound, especially the sound of a gun firing

Example: "The gun's report was heard all throughout the neighborhood."

verb

to give an account or representation of in words

Synonyms: account

verb

make known to the authorities

Example: "One student reported the other to the principal"

verb

complain about

verb

announce one's presence

Example: "I report to work every day at 9 o'clock"

verb

announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding

Example: "Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city"

verb

be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

Example: "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"

Synonyms: cover