statement
This term operates across three distinct domains of communication. In legal or journalistic contexts, it denotes a factual assertion or a formal record of testimony intended to provide evidence or clarity. This usage emphasizes objectivity and the precise articulation of events. In the financial sector, the word shifts toward a summary of quantitative data, acting as a periodic audit of accounts. Meanwhile, in a sociological or aesthetic sense, a statement becomes a non-verbal signal of status or belief, where the act of choosing a specific style communicates a message to the observer without the need for words.
A statement.
Meanings
Collocations & Compounds
bank statement
a record of financial transactions
Please provide your latest bank statement.
closing statement
the final speech in a legal case
The lawyer delivered a powerful closing statement.
mission statement
a formal summary of aims and values
The company updated its mission statement.
fashion statement
a bold choice of clothing to show style
Her oversized hat was a daring fashion statement.
joint statement
a declaration made by two or more parties
The two presidents released a joint statement.