noun

statement

Translation

statement, declaration, account, expression

The minister made a public statement.

He gave a statement to the police.

I receive a bank statement every month.

Her dress was a bold fashion statement.

((a statement)) ((about sth.)) a formal account of facts or opinions The minister made a statement about the new policy.

((a statement)) a printed record of financial transactions I need to check my bank statement.

Synonyms: declaration, announcement, assertion

From 'state' (to say) + '-ment', a suffix forming nouns. The core meaning is 'something that has been stated'.

A 'statement' is something that has been formally 'stated'. A bank statement is a record of what has been 'stated' financially.