reported
Translation
reported, alleged
Examples
The reported crime rate has decreased.
The reported crime rate has decreased.
Grammar Patterns
a reported ((noun)) a (noun) that has been announced or stated The reported number was higher than expected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stated, announced, alleged; Antonyms: unconfirmed, unreported
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'report', from Latin 'reportare' ('to carry back'). It describes something that has been 'carried back' as news.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an adjective describing information that has already been given in a 'report'.