n.
Pronunciation: ri- ' po ̇ rt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from reporter to bring back, report, from Latin reportare, from re- + portare to carry ― more at FARE
Date: 14th century
1 a : common talk or an account spread by common talk : RUMOR b : quality of reputation <a witness of good report >
2 a : a usually detailed account or statement <a news report > b : an account or statement of a judicial opinion or decision c : a usually formal record of the proceedings of a meeting or session
3 : an explosive noise
– on report : subject to disciplinary action <was put on report for the violation>