report
nounDefinition of report
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor
b
: quality of reputation
a witness of good report
2a
: a usually detailed account or statement
a news report
b
: an account or statement of a judicial opinion or decision
c
: a usually formal record of the proceedings of a meeting or session
3
: an explosive noise
on report
: subject to disciplinary action
was put on report for the violation
report
verb
reported;
reporting;
reports
Definition of report (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to give an account of : relate
b
: to describe as being in a specified state
reported him much improved
2a
: to serve as carrier of (a message)
b
: to relate the words or sense of (something said)
c
: to make a written record or summary of
d(1)
: to watch for and write about the newsworthy aspects or developments of : cover
(2)
: to prepare or present an account of for broadcast
3a(1)
: to give a formal or official account or statement of
the treasurer reported a balance of ten dollars
(2)
: to return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations
b
: to announce or relate as the result of investigation
reported no sign of disease
c
: to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of
d
: to make known to the proper authorities
report a fire
e
: to make a charge of misconduct against
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