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Statement: Definition, Usage & Real-Life Examples (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：express an idea (statement)
statement
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
n.
Something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion.
express an idea
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/ɪkˈsprɛs ən aɪˈdɪə/
n.
An act of expressing or declaring something in speech or writing.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'stare' (to stand) + suffix '-ment' (result). 'Statement' means 'that which is stated'.
💡 Mnemonic
STATE your position in a docuMENT.
📖 Example
The teacher made a clear statement about the new class rules.
The teacher clearly expressed the new class rules.
🔗 Collocations
clear statement – a declaration that is easy to understand
make a statement – to express an opinion or fact formally
issue a statement – to officially release a written or spoken declaration
🔄 Synonyms
declaration (n.) – a formal or explicit announcement
assertion (n.) – a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
remark (n.) – a spoken comment or observation
🚫 Antonyms
denial (n.) – a statement that something is not true
retraction (n.) – a withdrawal of a statement or accusation
🌱 Derivatives
overstate (v.) – to state something too strongly; to exaggerate
understate (v.) – to state something in a restrained or weak way
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'stare' (to stand). 'Statement' evolved from the idea of 'standing firm' on a declared position, now a foundational concept in law, journalism, and formal communication.
Meaning 2：financial record (statement)
statement
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
n.
An official document that lists details, especially a bank's monthly record of your money.
financial record
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/faɪˈnænʃəl ˈrɛkərd/
n.
A formal, itemized summary of financial transactions over a specific period.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I check my bank statement online every month to track my spending.
I review my financial record online each month to monitor my expenses.
🔗 Collocations
bank statement – a periodic summary from a bank of account activity
monthly statement – a financial summary issued each month
account statement – a record of transactions for a specific account
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
statementing (n.) – the process of preparing or issuing statements (less common)
Meaning 3：official announcement (statement)
statement
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
n.
A formal or official announcement made to the public, often by an organization or important person.
official announcement
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/əˈfɪʃəl əˈnaʊnsmənt/
n.
A formal public declaration or communication, often by an authority or organization.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The government issued a statement regarding the new environmental policy.
The government released an official announcement about the new environmental policy.
🔗 Collocations
joint statement – an announcement issued by two or more parties together
policy statement – an official declaration outlining a course of action or principles
public statement – a declaration made openly to the people
🔄 Synonyms
proclamation (n.) – a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance
pronouncement (n.) – a formal public statement or declaration
communiqué (n.) – an official bulletin or communication, especially to the press
🚫 Antonyms
disavowal (n.) – a denial of any responsibility or support for something
🌱 Derivatives
restate (v.) – to state something again or differently for clarity
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