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Report Meaning, Examples & Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：written account (Report)

Report 🔊

/rɪˈpɔːrt/

n./v.

A written or spoken account about something you have studied or seen.

Student holding printed report with charts titled Science Project Report

written account 🔊

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/ˈrɪtən əˈkaʊnt/

n./v.

A structured document or speech that presents findings, data, or observations on a specific topic.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'reportare': 're-' (back) + 'portare' (to carry) → carry back information.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a carrier pigeon (port) returning (re) with a message tied to its leg = a report.

📖 Example

After weeks of research, I finally handed in my ten-page report on climate change. 🔊 After weeks of research, I finally handed in my ten-page report on climate change.

🔗 Collocations

annual report – a yearly summary of a company's performance

progress report – an update on the status of a project

report card – a student's periodic grade summary

🔄 Synonyms

account (n.) – A detailed description of an event or situation.

statement (n.) – A formal written declaration of facts.

summary (n.) – A brief restatement of main points.

🌱 Derivatives

reporter (n.) – A person who gathers and delivers news.

reportedly (adv.) – According to what is reported.

📖 Cultural Story

Originating from Latin 'reportare' via Old French 'reporter', the word was used by merchants returning from trade routes to deliver news. Today it is central to business, academic, and journalistic communication.

Meaning 2：inform officially (Report)

Report 🔊

/rɪˈpɔːrt/

n./v.

To tell someone officially about something, especially to your boss or a person in charge.

Professional reporting to manager pointing at laptop chart

inform officially 🔊

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/ɪnˈfɔːrm əˈfɪʃəli/

n./v.

To convey information to a person of authority, such as a manager, teacher, or official, often in a formal manner.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

If you see any problems with the computer, please report them to the IT department immediately. 🔊 If you see any problems with the computer, please report them to the IT department immediately.

🔗 Collocations

report a problem – to notify the relevant department about an issue

report to someone – to be under the authority of and update a specific person

report for duty – to arrive and declare oneself ready for work

🔄 Synonyms

inform (v.) – To give someone facts or knowledge about something.

notify (v.) – To formally tell someone about something.

announce (v.) – To make something known publicly.

🚫 Antonyms

conceal (v.) – To keep something hidden.

withhold (v.) – To deliberately not share information.

🌱 Derivatives

reporting (n.) – The act of giving news or information.