statement
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈsteɪtmənt// UK //stˈeɪtmənt// state·ment
n. something that you say or write officially to give information or an opinion. It can also be a document from a bank that shows how much money you have.
n. a formal communication or account of particulars in speech or writing. In financial contexts, it refers to a summary of transactions and balances over a specific period.
The company issued a formal statement about the new rules.
I checked my monthly bank statement to see how much I spent on groceries.
The witness provided a detailed written statement to the police, outlining the chronological sequence of events leading up to the accident.
From state + -ment.
Back-formation from statementing or back-formation from statemented.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'issue', 'make', or 'release'.