statement

(noun) a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc. Example: "According to his statement he was in london on that day."

(noun) a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true. Synonyms: argument. Example: "It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true."

(noun) (music) the presentation of a musical theme. Example: "The initial statement of the sonata."

(noun) a nonverbal message. Examples: "A cadillac makes a statement about who you are." "His tantrums are a statement of his need for attention."

(noun) the act of affirming or asserting or stating something. Synonyms: affirmation, assertion.

(noun) (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program. Synonyms: instruction, command, program line.

(noun) a document showing credits and debits. Synonyms: financial statement.