a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale
[ Syn: study , written report ]
the act of informing by verbal report; he heard reports that they were causing trouble; by all accounts they were a happy couple
[ Syn: account ]
a short account of the news; the report of his speech; the story was on the 11 oclock news; the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
[ Syn: news report , story , account , write up ]
a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing); they heard a violent report followed by silence'
a written evaluation of a students scholarship and deportment; his father signed his report card
[ Syn: report card ]
an essay (especially one written as an assignment); he got an A on his composition
[ Syn: composition , paper , theme ]
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
[ Syn: reputation ]
report (n.)
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 1950s; The cub reporter covered New York City
[ Syn: cover ]
complain about; make a charge against; I reported her to the supervisor'