reports
Translation
reports, accounts, statements
Examples
I have to finish these reports by Friday.
I have to finish these reports by Friday.
There are reports of a major storm approaching.
There are reports of a major storm approaching.
Grammar Patterns
((a report on/about sth.)) a written or spoken account of (sth.) She wrote a report on the new project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accounts, statements, articles
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'portare' (to carry), meaning 'to carry back' information. The '-s' indicates the plural form.
Memory Tips
Imagine a stack of paper 'reports' on a desk. The 's' at the end means there are many of them.