Definition (noun) a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
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this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
Definition (noun) the act of informing by verbal report
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he heard reports that they were causing trouble
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by all accounts they were a happy couple
Definition (noun) a short account of the news
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the report of his speech
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the story was on the 11 o'clock news
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the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
Definition (noun) a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)
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they heard a violent report followed by silence
Definition (noun) a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment
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his father signed his report card
Definition (noun) an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
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he got an A on his composition
Definition (noun) the general estimation that the public has for a person
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he acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing
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he was a person of bad report
Definition (verb) to give an account or representation of in words
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Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
Definition (verb) announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding
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Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city
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The team reported significant advances in their research
Definition (verb) announce one's presence
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I report to work every day at 9 o'clock
Definition (verb) make known to the authorities
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One student reported the other to the principal
Definition (verb) be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
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Snow reported on China in the 1950's
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The cub reporter covered New York City
Definition (verb) complain about; make a charge against
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I reported her to the supervisor