Report Definition
report
noun
- a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"
- the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple"
- a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious"
- a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing); "they heard a violent report followed by silence"
- a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment; "his father signed his report card"
- an essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition"
- the general estimation that the public has for a person; "he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing"; "he was a person of bad report"
verb
- to give an account or representation of in words; "Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental"
- announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding; "Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city"; "The team reported significant advances in their research"
- announce one's presence; "I report to work every day at 9 o'clock"
- make known to the authorities; "One student reported the other to the principal"
- be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City"
- complain about; make a charge against; "I reported her to the supervisor"
"Report" in song lyrics
See how report is used in real songs:
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"storm! Here's a report."
2 Live Crew — Do the Bart -
"I read the Mob Report"
500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets -
"Transport us when they transport, Killarm' gun report"
9th Prince f/ Islord — Lyrical Disaster
Words that rhyme with report
Usage tips for "report"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "report" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for report to find words that pair well.