report
Documented information summary
The central idea of report, whether as noun or verb, is representation of something that has already happened or is happening.
Generally, a report is a written or spoken account.
A written report is usually understood to be somewhat lengthy and authoritative.
When you report something, you tell someone about it, especially someone in authority.
This is often implied when no recipient of the information is named: Students are told to report any suspicious activity.
Things that are reported, as opposed to merely said or repeated, often take on an idea of importance simply by use of the verb.
File of personal information
- fileStored collection of data
- memoBrief internal message
- memorandumFormal internal correspondence
- minutesSixty-second intervals
record · briefing · bulletin · draft · form · log · correspondence · archive
Act of revealing information
- releaseTo let go
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- declarationFormal public announcement
- notificationFormal notice given
communiqué · proclamation · bulletin · press release · finding · ruling · verdict
Condensed version of text
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- overviewBroad general summary
- recapBrief review of events
- outlineSummary of key elements
digest · précis · wrap-up · highlights · roundup · briefing · capsule · rundown
Restricted from disclosure
- briefingConcise information session
- intelGathered espionage data
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
dossier · debriefing · operative · agent · informant · intercept · espionage · counterintelligence
Extent of inclusion
- storyAccount of events
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
- headlineNews article title
exclusive · scoop · feature · investigative · exposé · byline · dateline · press
Conclusions from investigation
- dataFacts for analysis
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- insightsPenetrating understandings gained
- metricsStandards for assessment
statistics · trends · patterns · evaluation · assessment · diagnosis · analytics · breakdown
Assertion lacking proof
- incidentA distinct event
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- violationBreaking of rules
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
whistleblower · accusation · harassment · abuse · filing · formal · official · anonymous
Classification by rank
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- essayShort argumentative prose work
- thesisAcademic argument requiring defense
- paperPressed pulp for writing
dissertation · term paper · project · research · student · classroom · presentation · bibliography
dossier
File of personal information
- fileStored collection of data
- memoBrief internal message
- memorandumFormal internal correspondence
minutes · record · briefing · bulletin · draft · form · log · correspondence · archive · register
disclosure
Act of revealing information
- releaseTo let go
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- declarationFormal public announcement
notification · communiqué · proclamation · bulletin · press release · finding · ruling · verdict
abstract
Condensed version of text
outline · digest · précis · wrap-up · highlights · roundup · briefing · capsule · rundown · executive summary
classified
Restricted from disclosure
- briefingConcise information session
- intelGathered espionage data
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
reconnaissance · dossier · debriefing · operative · agent · informant · intercept · espionage · counterintelligence · CIA
coverage
Extent of inclusion
- storyAccount of events
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
headline · exclusive · scoop · feature · investigative · exposé · byline · dateline · press · anchor
findings
Conclusions from investigation
- dataFacts for analysis
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- insightsPenetrating understandings gained
metrics · statistics · trends · patterns · evaluation · assessment · diagnosis · analytics · breakdown · conclusions
allegation
Assertion lacking proof
- incidentA distinct event
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- violationBreaking of rules
grievance · whistleblower · accusation · harassment · abuse · filing · formal · official · anonymous · tip
grade
Classification by rank
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- essayShort argumentative prose work
- thesisAcademic argument requiring defense
paper · dissertation · term paper · project · research · student · classroom · presentation · bibliography · citation
- booksnovel, textbooks, study guides, book, paperback
- communicateexpress, convey, communicate, tell, share
- creative worksbooks, autobiography, memoir, novels, diary
- informationdata, facts, details, knowledge, intel
- newsnews, headlines, breaking news, headline, news alert
- officedesk, desk job, desks, desk lamp, desk lamps
- report cardStudent evaluation summary
- book reportWritten analysis of literature
- weather reportAtmospheric conditions summary
- news reportBroadcast about recent events
- traffic reportUpdate on road conditions
- credit reportRecord of borrowing behavior
reporter, reporting, reports, reported, reporters, unreported, reportedly, reportage, misreport