statement

Definitions

1. noun

   Something that you say or write publicly.

   Examples

   • The mayor made a statement to the press.
   • The company published a statement about the problem.
2. noun

   A clear sign of an opinion or position.

   Examples

   • Her essay was less an argument than a personal statement.
   • The painting was more a statement than a decoration.
3. noun

   A paper that lists money coming in and going out.

   Examples

   • She read her bank statement carefully.
   • The company issued its quarterly financial statement.
4. noun

   A line of instruction in a computer program.

   Examples

   • Every statement in the program must end with a semicolon.
   • The loop repeats a set of statements.
5. adjective

   Bold and striking, making a strong impression.

   Examples

   • She wore a bold statement necklace to the party.
   • The building's design makes a real statement.
6. verb

   In British education, to write an official document about a child's special needs.

   Examples

   • The school agreed to statement the boy after months of tests.
   • Parents can ask the council to statement their child.