report

(noun) a written document describing the findings of some individual or group. Synonyms: study, written report. Examples: "This accords with the recent study by hill and dale."

(noun) the act of informing by verbal report. Synonyms: account. Examples: "He heard reports that they were causing trouble." "By all accounts they were a happy couple."

(noun) a short account of the news. Synonyms: news report, story, account, write up. Examples: "The report of his speech." "The story was on the 11 o'clock news." "The account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious."

(noun) a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing). Examples: "They heard a violent report followed by silence."

(noun) a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment. Synonyms: report card. Examples: "His father signed his report card."

(noun) an essay (especially one written as an assignment). Synonyms: composition, paper, theme. Examples: "He got an a on his composition."

(noun) the general estimation that the public has for a person. Synonyms: reputation. Examples: "He acquired a reputation as an actor before he started writing." "He was a person of bad report."

(verb) to give an account or representation of in words. Synonyms: describe, account. Examples: "Discreet italian police described it in a manner typically continental."

(verb) announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding. Examples: "Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city." "The team reported significant advances in their research."

(verb) announce one's presence. Examples: "I report to work every day at 9 o'clock."

(verb) make known to the authorities. Examples: "One student reported the other to the principal."

(verb) be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism. Synonyms: cover. Examples: "Snow reported on china in the 1950's." "The cub reporter covered new york city."

(verb) complain about; make a charge against. Examples: "I reported her to the supervisor."