Meanings
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1
noun
A spoken or written account of something, especially news or the results of research.
The news report described the storm damage.
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2
verb
To give an account of something you have seen, learned, or investigated.
The journalist reported on the elections.
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3
verb
To tell the authorities about something, especially a crime or problem.
She reported the theft to the police.
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4
verb
To go somewhere and tell someone you have arrived, especially for work or duty.
New employees should report to the front desk at 9 a.m.
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Etymology
From Middle English reporten, from Anglo-Norman reporter, from Latin reportāre (“to carry back, return, remit, refer”), from re- + portāre.
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