A report is a formal document that provides information or makes recommendations on a topic or event. It can be used to present facts, analyze situations, or provide practical information from tests or experiments. Effective reports are accurate, objective, and follow a clear format. They include key elements like an introduction, body, and conclusion. Careful planning and drafting are important steps to produce high-quality reports that meet readers' needs.

1. A documentcontaininginformationorganized in a narrative, graphic, or tabular form, prepared on ad
hoc, periodic, recurring, regular, or as required basis. Reports may refer to specific periods, events,
occurrences, or subjects, and may be communicated or presented in oral or written form.
2.To provide information.
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[I or T] to give a description of something or information about it to someone: We called the
insurance company to report the theft. The assassination was reported in all the newspapers. I want
you to report (to me) on progress (= on what you have done) every Friday. [+ -ing verb] Spies
reported seeing a build-up of soldiers. [+ obj + adj ] He was reported missing in action. The inquiry
reports (= will officially make
report
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noun
1. Report is defined as a collection of information about something or rumors or gossip that is
being spread.
1. An example of report is a paper a student writes about a book.
2. An example of report is a summary of findings provided after a committee
investigates a situation.
3. An example of report is a teacher's description of student behavior at a conference
with his parents.
4. An example of report is when someone says they heard from a friend of a friend that
a UFO was spotted.
verb
1. The definition of report is giving an account of something or repeating something you've
heard.
1. An example of report is when a person calls the police to tell them about a crime.
2. An example of report is when a journalist goes to the Middle East to cover a war.
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2. report
transitive verb
1. to give an account of, often at regular intervals; give information about (something seen,
done, etc.); recount
2. to carry and repeat (a message, etc.)
3. to write an account of for presentation to others or for publication, as in a newspaper
4. to make known the presence, approach, etc. of: to report strange aircraft overhead
5. to give a formal statement or official account of; announce formally (the results of an
investigation, etc.)
6. to present or return (something referred for study, action, etc.) with the conclusions
reached or recommendations made: often with out: the committee reported the bill out
7. to make a charge about (something) or against (someone) to a person in authority: to report
a rudeness, to report a thief
Origin of report
Middle English reporten ; from Old French reporter, to carry back ; from Classical Latin reportare ;
from re-, back + portare, to carry: see port
intransitive verb
1. to make a report
2. to work as a reporter
3. to present oneself or make one's presence known: to report for duty
4. to be responsible or subordinate (to a superior)
noun

3. 1. rumor; gossip; common talk: report has it that you will resign
2. reputation: a person of good report
3. a statement or account brought in and presented, often for publication: a report of a battle
4. a formal or official presentation of facts or of the record of some proceedings, an
investigation, etc.
5. a loud, resounding noise, esp. one made by an explosion
6. Law
1. a formal account or record of a court case, decision, etc.
2. the official records, published periodically, of court cases, decisions, etc.
Origin of report
ME < OFr < the v.
Related Forms:
 reportable
adjective
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report
noun
1. a. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group: a company's annual
report.
b. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail: a news report; reports of
children getting food poisoning.

4. 2. reports Law Bound volumes containing the published court opinions in legal cases, intended
to provide a reference for precedents in subsequent cases.
3. a. Reputation; repute: We know him only by report.
b. Archaic Common talk; rumor or gossip.
4. An explosive noise: the report of a rifle.
verb
re·port·ed, re·port·ing, re·ports
verb
, transitive
1. a. To make or present an official or formal account of: The study reported a decline in heart
disease. The audit reports that the company lost money.
b. To write or provide an account or summation of for publication or broadcast: report the news.
2. a. To tell about the presence or occurrence of: A burglar was reported in the area.
b. To relate or tell, especially from personal experience: They reported that fallen tree limbs were
blocking the road. See Synonyms at describe.
3. To submit or relate the results of considerations concerning: The committee reported the
bill.
4. To carry back and repeat to another: reported the rumor of a strike.
5. To complain about or denounce: reported the students to the principal.
verb
, intransitive
1. To make a report: Would you please report on what happened?
2. To serve as a reporter for a publication, broadcasting company, or other news media.
3. To present oneself: report for duty.
4. To be accountable or subordinate to someone: She reports directly to the board of directors.
Phrasal Verb: report out To return after deliberation to a legislative body for action: The committee
reported the new tax bill out.
Origin of report
Middle English, from Old French, from reporter, to report, from Latin reportāre : re-, re- + portāre, to
carry; see per-2 in Indo-European roots.

5. Related Forms:
 re·port′a·ble
adjective
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report
Verb
(third-person singular simple present reports, present participle reporting, simple past and past
participle reported)
1. (intransitive) To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).
[from 15th c.]
2. To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information
etc.). [from 15th c.]
3. Formally to notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.);
to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of. [from 15th c.]
For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.
4. To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone). [from 19th c.]
If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.
5. (intransitive) To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself. [from 19th c.]
6. (intransitive) To write news reports (f); to cover as a journalist or reporter. [from 19th c.]
Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster.
Every newspaper reported the war.
7. (intransitive) To be accountable.

6. The financial director reports to the CEO.
8. (politics, dated) To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any
matter officially referred.
The committee reported the bill with amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of
an inquiry.
9. To take minutes of (a speech, the doings of a public body, etc.); to write down from the lips
of a speaker.
Noun
(plural reports)
1. A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to
someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report)
and on (referring to the subject.
A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity
problem.
2. (ballistics) The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.
Anagrams
 Perrot, perrot, porter, pretor, proter
Origin
From Anglo-Norman reporter, Middle French reporter, and their source, Latin reportĕre, from re- +
portĕre.
WHAT IS REPORT & WHY WRITE A REPORTPresentation Transcript
 1. WHAT IS REPORT & WHY WRITE A REPORT. Manoj Patel Asst. Professor JHUNJHUNWALA
BUSINESS SCHOOL
 2. A Report is a logical presentation of facts & fictions, which is designed to give a complete
picture about what has taken place at a distance form the reader.
 3. BUT according to BACIE The British Association for Commercial & Industrial Education
has defined it as“ A document in which a given problem is examined, for the purpose of
conveying information& findings, putting forward ideas first, & sometimes making
recommendations”.
 4. How are reports different form essays?Reports are findings and making
recommendations rather than a criticizing a subject.Essay : The maker concentrates upon
the opinions & criticism of the interviewee, and leaves the rest for the reader to justify.

7.  5. KINDS OF REPORTS Objective is either to present information or to analyze a particular
situationINFORMATION REPORTANALYTICAL REPORTPRACTICAL REPORTS
 6. INFORMATION REPORT Presents reports of events, which may be periodical, covering
the past& new information, allowing the readers to stay current on the topic. The purpose
of this report is to convey the data Clearly, Concisely,& Correctly as far as possible.
 7. ANALYTICAL REPORT Seeks to solve the problem, by investigating events, Gathering &
Analyzing data Followed by arriving at a decisions & Making recommendations. Business
point of view : Teaches better ways of financing & anticipates the acts of competitors.
 8. PRACTICAL REPORTGives an account of what has happened in a test situation.A
practical session or as part of an experiment EXTENSIVE CASE STUDY
 9. ELEMENTS FOR EFECTIVE BUSINESS REPORT WRITTING 1. ACCURATE : Effective n
Professional : Through Facts, Examples, information, Guidelines, Format and layout 
Interesting, Interactive : Lucid language. The overall view must show proper Guidelines,
Format, Structure, Headings, Layout, Tips and Hints
 10. 2dn ELEMENT ………2. OBJECTIVITYDistinction between Facts n Opinions : Materials
should be free from personal feeling or opinions.Reporting all Pertinent information: Must
contain both positive and negative aspects.
 11. FORMATThe format depends upon the type and purpose of the report. In general,
there are two broad types of format depends upon whether the summary and/or
recommendations are placed after the main body, or placed before the main body.
 12. THE FORMAT CHOSEN MIGHT BE EITHER ONE OF THE TWO. Format where the findings
/ recommendations follow the main body……1Cover sheetTitle pageAbstractTable of
contentsIntroductionThe body of the reportConclusion (and recommendations if
applicable)References / Bibliography / Glossary (if needed)Appendices
 13. The 2nd Format may beLetter of transmittalTitle pageTable of contentsSummary
and/or recommendationsBody of reportConclusionsAppendicesBibliography
 14. STEPS FOR WRITING REPORTS…pg.1 1. Consider both your word count and your time
frame 2. Analyze your topic carefully
 15. 2a. WHILE ANALYZING Who are the audience What do they want to know What
exactly is required to report What is the purpose of the report [is it to record, inform,
instruct, analyze or to persuade] What is the scope of your report? What aspects should
the topic cover What are the limits of the report?
 16. What are the 3 limits of a report?Limits to the information [topic, which confines to
place, time or group]Number of words and the time available.Limits on the resources
available.

8.  17. STEPS FOR WRITING REPORTS…..2Make an initial planLocate your information and
take notesPrepare the first draftEvaluate your draft carefully
 18. This Extended Formal Report are used by Companies if needed to show to the public.
The contents the Report follows: Title Page / Contents / Synopsis Terms of reference
Procedure Detailed findings Conclusions Recommendation Appendices
Bibliography
 19. Short Formal Report - for internal use in companies. Title Page Terms of reference
Procedure Findings Conclusions