I. ri-ˈpȯrt 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
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II. verb
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to give an account of : relate
b. : to describe as being in a specified state
report ed him much improved
2.
a. : to serve as carrier of (a message)
b. : to relate the words or sense of (something said)
c. : to make a written record or summary of
d.
(1) : to watch for and write about the newsworthy aspects or developments of : cover
(2) : to prepare or present an account of for broadcast
3.
a.
(1) : to give a formal or official account or statement of
the treasurer report ed a balance of ten dollars
(2) : to return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations
b. : to announce or relate as the result of investigation
report ed no sign of disease
c. : to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of
d. : to make known to the proper authorities
report a fire
e. : to make a charge of misconduct against
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to give an account : tell
b. : to present oneself
report ed to the front desk
c. : to account for oneself
report ed sick on Friday
d. : to work as a subordinate
report s to the vice president
2. : to make, issue, or submit a report
3. : to act in the capacity of a reporter