report

To report something is to give information. This word is used by business, government, organizations, schools, and the media when putting together statistics and ideas.

• TV anchors report the news.
• A meteorologist reports on the weather.
• A sports announcer reports sports results.
• A traffic monitor reports the driving conditions on streets and highways.
• A reporter may work for a newspaper, a magazine, a website, a radio station, or a television station.

This word is often used for serious situations:

• I’m going to report this to the police.
• An incident in the office was reported to the supervisor.
• The deaths of six young people from Ireland is being reported in the news today.
• Witnesses reported what they saw to the authorities.
• I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to report this.
• Todd was required to report for active duty (He is a member of the military.)
• Jane has to report for work tomorrow.

The word "report" is often used as a noun. The purpose of a report is to understand how well or how poorly something functions.

• Did you read the report?
• I have to file a report.
• The report shows that sales took a hit last quarter.
• A recent report on the economy shows improving conditions in almost every area.
• We’re working on a report for a project at work.
• Bob is working on a report for school.
• Fartun has to turn in a book report on a book that she read.

He’s looking over the report.

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June 17, 2015