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reports

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ɹiˈpɔɹts// UK //ɹɪpˈɔːts// re·ports

n. a written or spoken description of something that happened. You use these to share information or facts about a specific event or topic.

n. a formal account or statement describing the findings of an investigation or the details of an event. Often used in plural to refer to the collective body of information provided by news media or official sources.


SIMPLE

The manager reads the weekly sales reports every Monday.

CONTEXTUAL

According to local news reports, the heavy rain caused significant flooding in the city center last night.

COMPLEX

The committee published several detailed reports outlining the environmental impact of the proposed highway construction before the final vote took place.

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Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'file', 'submit', or 'publish'.

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