noun
sitrep
SIHT-rehp
noun
1
A concise report giving the current status of a military operation or, more broadly, of any situation.
"The commander requested a sitrep before making his decision."
"Can you give me a quick sitrep on how the project is going?"
How to Use Sitrep
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short status update — military jargon that has spread into everyday and business use.
When to use it
Originally military slang, now also used informally in workplaces.
Word Forms
sitreps plural
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Etymology
A clipped form of "situation report."