Word
reporting
Phoneticsre·port·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈpɔɹtɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪpˈɔːtɪŋ/
Definitions
01journalism
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the work of gathering and presenting news for newspapers, television, or the internet.
n. the professional practice of investigating and communicating news stories to the public.
“The newspaper won an award for its excellent reporting on the local election.”
“The journalist's investigative reporting exposed systemic corruption within the municipal government, leading to several high-profile resignations.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the profession or the quality of the work.
Synonyms
02business or official accounts
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic · Formal
n. the act of making official reports about a company's activities or finances.
n. the formal process of documenting and submitting data, such as financial results or compliance metrics, to a governing body or management.
“New laws have made financial reporting much more strict for large companies.”
“Standardised reporting procedures ensure that all departments provide consistent data for the annual performance review.”
Usage
Commonly used in business contexts like 'financial reporting' or 'sustainability reporting'.
Synonyms
03giving information
B1 · Intermediate
v. the action of telling someone about an event or a problem.
v. the present participle or gerund of 'report', describing the act of conveying information or making a formal complaint.
“Reporting the crime immediately helped the police catch the thief.”
“Reporting the technical glitch to the IT department is the first step in resolving the server downtime.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reporting” in context.
Verb
01. improve financial reporting
“The new regulations aim to improve financial reporting across the banking sector.”
verb + adj + noun
02. require mandatory reporting
“The law requires mandatory reporting of any workplace accidents to the authorities.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. accurate reporting
“The public relies on accurate reporting to understand complex political issues.”
adj + noun
04. biased reporting
“Many viewers complained about the biased reporting during the election campaign.”
adj + noun
05. investigative reporting
“She won an award for her investigative reporting on corporate corruption.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. lack of reporting
“A lack of reporting makes it difficult to track the spread of the virus.”
noun + of + noun
07. reporting standards
“The company was criticized for not meeting international reporting standards.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. in-depth reporting
“The magazine is famous for its in-depth reporting on environmental changes.”
prep + noun
09. reporting matters
Real-World Examples
“In addition, more women are also reporting feeling unsafe leaving home without a male guardian.” “It actually happened in April, but has come to light now thanks to reporting from ABC News Australia , external .” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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