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noun · verb

reporting

n. · v.
US /ɹiˈpɔɹtɪŋ/ UK /ɹɪpˈɔːtɪŋ/ re·port·ing

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    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.

    Simple

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

    In context

    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.

    journalismcoveragenews gathering
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate AcademicFormal

    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.

    Simple

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

    In context

    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'.

    documentationaccountingrecord keeping
  3. 03 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.

    Simple

    Reporting the crime immediately helped the police catch the thief.

    In context

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

Usage reporting matters

In addition, more women are also reporting feeling unsafe leaving home without a male guardian.

UN News· 12 Aug 2026

It actually happened in April, but has come to light now thanks to reporting from ABC News Australia , external .

BBC News· 11 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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