noun
sitrep
SIHT-rehp
Sitrep (noun) means a concise report giving the current status of a military operation or, more broadly, of any situation. Example: “The commander requested a sitrep before making his decision.”
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sitreps
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The commander requested a _____ before making his decision.
Etymology
A clipped form of "situation report."
Frequently asked questions
What does “sitrep” mean?
The word “sitrep” means a concise report giving the current status of a military operation or, more broadly, of any situation. In plain terms, a short status update — military jargon that has spread into everyday and business use.
How do you pronounce “sitrep”?
“Sitrep” is pronounced SIHT-rehp (/ˈsɪtˌɹɛp/ in IPA).
How do you use “sitrep” in a sentence?
Here is “sitrep” used in a sentence: “The commander requested a sitrep before making his decision.”
What part of speech is “sitrep”?
“Sitrep” is a noun.
