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noun(re-port)an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
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noun(re-port)the act of informing by verbal report
Synonyms: account,
Examples:
He heard reports that they were causing trouble.
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noun(re-port)a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment
Synonyms: report card,
Examples:
His father signed his report card.
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verb(re-port)be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
Synonyms: cover,
Examples:
Snow reported on China in the 1950's.
The cub reporter covered New York City.
The cub reporter covered New York City.
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noun(re-port)a short account of the news
Examples:
The report of his speech.
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noun(re-port)a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
Synonyms: study, written report,
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noun(re-port)the general estimation that the public has for a person
Synonyms: reputation,
Examples:
He was a person of bad report.
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verb(re-port)announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding
Examples:
Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city.
The team reported significant advances in their research.
The team reported significant advances in their research.
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verb(re-port)announce one's presence
Examples:
I report to work every day at 9 o'clock.
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noun(re-port)a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing)
Examples:
They heard a violent report followed by silence.
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verb(re-port)complain about; make a charge against
Examples:
I reported her to the supervisor.
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verb(re-port)make known to the authorities
Examples:
One student reported the other to the principal.