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statement

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pl: statementspast: statementspp: statementsing: statementcomp: more statementsup: most 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

Noun
[someone][something]

A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

"The witness gave a formal statement to the police."

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.

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