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reporting

n. · v.
US //ɹiˈpɔɹtɪŋ// UK //ɹɪpˈɔːtɪŋ// re·port·ing
  1. 1 journalism (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the work of gathering and presenting news for newspapers, television, or the internet.

    the professional practice of investigating and communicating news stories to the public.

    Example

    The newspaper won an award for its excellent reporting on the local election.

    Example

    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.
  2. 2 business or official accounts (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic Formal

    the act of making official reports about a company's activities or finances.

    the formal process of documenting and submitting data, such as financial results or compliance metrics, to a governing body or management.

    Example

    New laws have made financial reporting much more strict for large companies.

    Example

    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'.
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  1. 3 giving information (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the action of telling someone about an event or a problem.

    the present participle or gerund of 'report', describing the act of conveying information or making a formal complaint.

    Example

    Reporting the crime immediately helped the police catch the thief.

    Example

    Reporting the technical glitch to the IT department is the first step in resolving the server downtime.

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