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The correct spelling is report.
How to pronounce report
/ɹəˈpoːt/
nounIPA: /ɹəˈpoːt/
Say it like: Rep-ort
The correct spelling is report. 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)… For example: "A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem."
Usage Examples
“A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.”
“For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.”
“If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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).
- 2.Reputation.
- 3.The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.
- 4.An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.
verb
- 1.To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).
- 2.To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).
- 3.To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.
- 4.To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.
- 5.To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).
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