reporting
- 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.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to the profession or the quality of the work.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.”
UsageCommonly used in business contexts like 'financial reporting' or 'sustainability reporting'.
Synonyms - 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.”
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Usage reporting matters