Looking for the meaning or definition of the word report? Here's what it means.
Verb
(transitive, intransitive) To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something). [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.). [from 15th c.]
(obsolete, reflexive) To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal. [15th-18th c.]
(transitive) Formally to notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of. [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone). [from 19th c.]
(intransitive) To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself. [from 19th c.]
(obsolete, rare) To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.
Noun
A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject.
