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reporting

noun

Simple meaning

Such creation in journalism, as contrasted with other aspects such as analysis and opinion.

Pronunciation

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reepawrting

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ɹiˈpɔɹtɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Such creation in journalism, as contrasted with other aspects such as analysis and opinion.

  2. Such creation in business, government, or other kinds of administration.

  3. The creation of reports.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: Such creation in journalism, as contrasted with other aspects such as analysis and opinion.

Used this way, reporting is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in news or reporting contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • News/reporting

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reporting systemcredit reportingnews reportingreporting periodreporting service

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • reportverbBase word

    To give an account or representation of in words.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • reporternounPerson or profession

    A person who investigates and reports or edits news stories.

  • reportableadjectiveDerived adjective

    Required by law to be reported.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • reporting weightnounCompound term

    A person's body weight (as an athlete's) at the beginning of the season (when first reporting for practice).

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Synonyms

Sense: such creation in journalism

reportage

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