statement

noun
UK: /ˈsteɪtmənt/
US: /ˈsteɪtmənt/

  1. Something you say or write, giving information or an opinion.

    1. He made a statement about the accident to the police. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company issued a statement denying any involvement in the controversy, aiming to clarify its position. [ ] [ ]

  2. A formal account of facts or events.

    1. The bank sends me a statement every month. [ ] [ ]
    2. My financial statement showed a significant increase in investments over the past year. [ ] [ ]

  3. A clear and definite expression of something.

    1. Her dress made a fashion statement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist's bold use of color in the painting made a powerful statement about freedom. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

declaration remark comment report account expression
statement transitive-verb

  1. To express something definitely or clearly.

    1. He stated that he was not guilty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report stated that the company's profits had increased significantly this quarter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "statement" in English means: Something you say or write, giving information or an opinion., A formal account of facts or events., A clear and definite expression of something..

The phonetic transcription of "statement" is /ˈsteɪtmənt/ in British English and /ˈsteɪtmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "statement": declaration, remark, comment, report, account, expression.

Example usage of "statement": "He made a statement about the accident to the police.". More examples on the page.