Statement

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪtmənt/

Statement (noun)

  1. something you say or write to express an idea or fact.
  2. a formal account or report about something, often given by an authority.
  3. a document showing the money you have put in or taken out of a bank account.

Examples

  • The teacher made a clear statement about the rules.
  • Her statement was misunderstood by the audience.

Common collocations: make a statement, bold statement, public statement, issue a statement, official statement

Synonyms of Statement

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Statement

  • A statement provides information, while a question seeks it.